Different Types of Natural Disasters

Q. What are drought and famine? Explain in a few words.

Q. Which of the following is exclusively man-made disaster?

1. Bomb explosion
2. Fire
3. Floods
4. Famine

Q. During a drought, the prices of grain, fruits and vegetables go up. Why do you think this happens? Do you expect the prices of grain, fruits and vegetables to go up during floods also? Why?

Q. Chernobyl disaster occurred in Ukraine during

1. $1978$
2. $1982$
3. $1985$
4. $1986$

Q. Make a list of Natural and HUman Induced Disasters (caused due to human error or negligence in a tabular form:

Q. Shock absorber in earthquake resistant building is called ___ .

Q. Which of the following is not a natural phenomenon?

1. Earthquake
2. Oil Spill
3. Thunderstorm
4. Lightning