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C. Answer the following ques ons.

1. What are natural disasters? Name them.

2. List the main causes of floods.
3. What is drought? How can a drought lead to a situa on of famine in a region?

4. Differen ate between a cyclone and a tsunami.

5. How can technology be used effec vely to spread awareness and provide relief
during disasters? What challenges might arise when relying on technology in
mes of crisis?

Activity Hub Art and Cra Integra on

1. On an outline map of India, mark areas that are prone to floods and droughts.
2. Disaster Preparedness Campaign.

• Form groups with your classmates.

Life Skills Cri cal Thinking

1. Research and collect informa on on the natural disasters that have occurred in the
world in the last ten years. Your search must be based on

• type of disaster
• place of occurrence

Make a PowerPoint presenta on on the same and present it in the class.
2. Discuss the role of technology and social media during natural disasters.

3. Read the paragraph given below and answer the ques ons that follow.

The rain caused record levels in the Yamuna River, which runs alongside some densely
populated areas of the na on's capital city New Delhi. By the morning of 13 July 2023
river levels had exceeded the danger level at the Delhi Railway Bridge, bea ng the

previous high set 45 years ago in 1978. Several factors contributed to flooding in Delhi,
including an overcrowded drainage system that struggles to cope with a rapid influx of
water, and leading to flooding in low-lying areas. Another factor is rapid urbanisa on,

especially in New Delhi, which has led to an increase in paved surfaces and, in turn
increased runoff. With rapid urbanisa on comes illegal encroachments and obstruc ons
on riverbanks and drainage channels which hinder the smooth flow of water.

a. What has happened in Delhi in 2023?
i. flood ii. drought iii. earthquake

b. Which factors contributed to such a situa on?

c. How do you think this affected people in the city?
d. Delhi is not a coastal region. Why do you think such a situa on happened in Delhi?

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