1. What is a natural calamity? Name them.
What precautions should we take at the time of floods?
3. What are the causes of earthquakes?
What is a drought?
Name the organizations that help at the time of disasters.
Answers
A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, and other geologic process.
During a flood
Be aware of flash flood areas such as canals, streams, drainage channels. Be ready to evacuate. If instructed, turn off utilities at main switches and unplug appliances - do not touch electrical equipment if wet. If you must leave your home, do not walk through moving water.
Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake.After a while, the rocks break because of all the pressure that's built up. When the rocks break, the earthquake occurs.
1 : a period of dryness especially when prolonged specifically : one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth resistant to drought. 2 : a prolonged or chronic shortage or lack of something expected or desired a drought of creativity.
Disaster Aid Organzation List. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, providing relief to victims of disasters. The American Red Cross also helps to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Clara Barton founded the Red Cross in 1881.