Natural Disasters and Safety
Each subtopic includes About section, revision page link, 10 preview questions, and practice CTAs.
Understanding Earthquakes and Storms
SubtopicUnderstanding Earthquakes and Storms under Natural Disasters and Safety for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What should you do immediately after the shaking stops in an earthquake?
A.Run around the house
B.Check for injuries and stay alert for aftershocks
C.Go back to sleep
D.Turn on all the lights
- 2.
Which of these is a man-made measure to reduce earthquake damage?
A.Changing the wind direction
B.Building earthquake-resistant houses
C.Stopping the tectonic plates
D.Pouring water into faults
- 3.
The energy released during an earthquake travels in the form of:
A.Light rays
B.Seismic waves
C.Sound waves
D.Water waves
Download the worksheet for Natural Disasters and Safety - Understanding Earthquakes and Storms to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Emergency Preparedness and First Aid
SubtopicEmergency Preparedness and First Aid under Natural Disasters and Safety for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the first thing you should do if you see a fire in your house?
A.Hide under the bed
B.Shout 'Fire' to alert everyone and get out
C.Try to save your toys
D.Start crying
- 2.
What is 'Lava'?
A.Cold water from a mountain
B.Molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface
C.A type of gas
D.Frozen ice
- 3.
When an earthquake occurs, which of these is the safest spot if you are inside a room?
A.Near a tall bookshelf
B.Under a sturdy table or desk
C.Next to a large mirror
D.On a balcony
Download the worksheet for Natural Disasters and Safety - Emergency Preparedness and First Aid to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Community Response During Calamities
SubtopicCommunity Response During Calamities under Natural Disasters and Safety for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is a result of a cyclone hitting a coastal area?
A.Very calm weather
B.Heavy rain and strong winds
C.A sudden drop in temperature
D.A rainbow appearing every hour
- 2.
What should you do with electrical appliances during a flood?
A.Keep them running
B.Switch them off and unplug them
C.Put them in water
D.Touch them with wet hands
- 3.
How can children help their community after a disaster?
A.By playing in the flood water
B.By following instructions and staying safe
C.By running away from home
D.By making a loud noise
Download the worksheet for Natural Disasters and Safety - Community Response During Calamities to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.