Safety Measures During Earthquakes

Q. Identify the different building materials used for construction of modern house which can withstand minor floods and rain.

1. Glass
2. Mud
3. Metal
4. Bricks

Q. Different types of houses are found in different regions of India.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of the following material is NOT used to build houses on mountain?

1. Wood
2. Mud
3. Stone
4. Cement

Q. In Leh and Srinagar, houses are NOT generally made of:

1. Wood
2. Mud
3. Stone
4. Iron

Q. Houses in Jammu are generally NOT made of:

1. Brick
2. Cement
3. Steel
4. Mud

Q. Mention few safety measures that can be taken during an earthquake.

Q. Which of the following safety actions are correct during an earthquake?

1. Run on the road
2. Take cover under any furniture inside the house.
3. Hide in the buildings.
4. Stay close to the buildings.

Q. Match the following regions with raw materials used to build shelters in them.

1. Bricks, cement
2. Wood, glass
3. Wood, stones

Q. Which of the following safety measures should be followed when an earthquake occurs?

1. Rush to an open area
2. Stay away from electric towers and poles
3. Stay close to a tall building
4. Stay away from windows and light fixtures

Q. ____________ were used to build houses and other shelters during the Egyptian civilization.

1. Sun-dried clay bricks
2. Moist clay bricks
3. Mud and dust bricks
4. Solid stones

Q. Metrologists study ____________.

1. movement of planets
2. geology
3. astronomy
4. weather and climate

Q. How the villagers in Jasma’s village made their houses?

Q. People in Jasma’s village rebuilt their houses with suggestions from the engineers. Will these houses be safer then before in case there in an earthquake again? Why?

Q. What is the difference between jasma house and our house

Q. What kind of tent did villagers of Jasma’s village get?

Q. Which of the following things should be avoided when an earthquake occurs ?

1. Standing close to tall or old buildings and towers
2. Staying away from window and light fixtures
3. Rushing to an open area
4. Using an elevator to get outside the building

Q. What is the role of engineers and architects after an earthquake?

Q. What kind of help did the villagers get after earthquake?

Q. List out what else can be done in the situation of an earthquake.

Q. Why do you think one should go under a table during an earthquake?

Q. Why do people live together in a neighborhood?

Q. Houses with thick vertical columns help a building to withstand an earthquake.

1. True
2. False