Question

NCERT VIII - Sciences

Suppose you are outside your home and an earthquake strikes. What precaution would you take to protect yourself?

Answer 1

If earthquake occurs while we r out , stay in open areas away from buildings, power lines, trees etc...If driving, stop quickly but safely and stay in the vehicle. Do not stop near power lines, bridges, overpasses, or other potentially dangerous locations.Stay calm and brace yourself to keep your balance, sitting if possIf you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location, stop and stay there with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking has stopped. Trees, power lines, poles, street signs, and other overhead items may fall during earthquakesIf you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location, stop and stay there with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking has stopped. Trees, power lines, poles, street signs, and other overhead items may fall during earthquakes

Answer 2

if earthquake occurs and we are outside we should go far away from some dangerous things like tall buildings and trees we should keep maintain distance from water and electric poles. and we have to run and get to some high place like mountain or some high thing which prevent you from earthquake.