Natural Calamities
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Earthquakes and Seismograph
SubtopicEarthquakes and Seismograph under Natural Calamities for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the most important rule to follow during any natural calamity like an earthquake?
A.Stay calm
B.Run as fast as possible
C.Scream for help
D.Call all your relatives
- 2.
What builds up between tectonic plates before it is suddenly released as an earthquake?
A.Water
B.Energy or pressure
C.Air
D.Dust
- 3.
What does the Richter scale specifically measure?
A.The depth of the sea
B.The magnitude of an earthquake
C.The height of a building
D.The speed of the wind
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Volcanoes (Active, Dormant, Extinct)
SubtopicVolcanoes (Active, Dormant, Extinct) under Natural Calamities for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is NOT a type of volcano based on its activity?
A.Active
B.Dormant
C.Extinct
D.Sandy
- 2.
What is the primary heat source that melts rock into magma?
A.The Sun
B.Internal heat of the Earth
C.Forest fires
D.Lightning strikes
- 3.
Which of these can be created by multiple volcanic eruptions in the ocean?
A.New islands
B.Glaciers
C.Deserts
D.Rivers
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Floods, Droughts, and Cyclones
SubtopicFloods, Droughts, and Cyclones under Natural Calamities for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why is it important to follow the instructions of the local government during a natural calamity?
A.To get a prize
B.To ensure safety and survival
C.To finish school homework
D.To travel to another country
- 2.
Which of these can happen if it does not rain for several years in a region?
A.Severe drought
B.Constant floods
C.Falling of glaciers
D.Expansion of lakes
- 3.
What is the main objective of a relief camp during a flood?
A.To sell expensive food
B.To provide shelter and food to victims
C.To provide a holiday spot
D.To organize sports events
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Tsunami and Safety measures
SubtopicTsunami and Safety measures under Natural Calamities for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the best way to help younger siblings during a tsunami evacuation?
A.Let them run ahead
B.Hold their hand and follow the plan together
C.Tell them to stay and play
D.Hide from them
- 2.
Why do people sometimes mistake a tsunami for a 'tidal wave'?
A.Because it looks like a very high rising tide
B.Because it is caused by the moon
C.Because it happens every 12 hours
D.Because it only happens at night
- 3.
What should you do if you are at the beach and feel the ground shaking strongly?
A.Wait for a siren
B.Immediately move inland to high ground
C.Look for the epicenter
D.Check the news on your phone first
Download the worksheet for Natural Calamities - Tsunami and Safety measures to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.