Q.1 Answer the following questions 1. Can the disasters mentioned in this unit be called as geographical events? Why? 2. How can you get information about disasters from government? 3. What are the advantages of living in a volcanic region? How? 4. Your friend's village has been affected by flood. What will you do to help him? 5. Which areas experience landslide more frequently? Why? 6. What efforts should be made to prevent drought/famine from occurring?
Answers
Answer 1) No, disaster mentioned in this unit cannot be called as geographical event because disaster is termed as natural event or natural calamity.
Answer 2) When a disaster is declared, the Federal government, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), responds at the request of, and in support of, States, Tribes, Territories, and Insular Areas and local jurisdictions impacted by a disaster. Response actions are organized under the National Response Framework.
Answer 3) volcanic rock and ash provide fertile land which results in a higher crop yield for farmers. tourists are attracted to the volcano, which increases money to the local economy. minerals are contained in lava, eg diamonds - these can be mined to make money.
Answer 4) Collect donations of food, water, clothes, money, etc. to help your friend and the people in his village while they are rebuilding. You can also offer your friend shelter if you live close enough.
Answer 5)Landslides occur most frequently in regions where climate and precipitation, bedrock and soil conditions, and slopes are susceptible to failure. The two regions most vulnerable to landslides are the Himalayas and the Western Ghats.
Answer 6) Choose a water-efficient irrigation system such as drip irrigation for your trees, shrubs, and flowers. Turn irrigation down in fall and off in winter. Water manually in winter only if needed. Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to reduce evaporation and keep the soil cool.