9th Social Science - Book Back Answers - Geography Unit 8

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Tamil Nadu Board 9th Standard Social Science - Geography Unit 8: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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Question Types Covered:

1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following
2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly
3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

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Topic: Unit 8. DISASTER MANAGEMENT RESPONDING TO DISASTERS

I. Social | Choose the correct Answer

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II. Social | Fill in the blanks

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III. Social | Find out the correct statement

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IV. Social | Match the following

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V. Social | Answer the following briefly

1. Who are the community 's first responders to disaster?

Police officers
Fire fighters
Emergency medical technicians

2. Though Japan has the densest seismic network, Indonesia, has the most number of earthquake. Why?

Indonesia is also in a very active seismic zone since it is larger than Japan, it has more earthquakes.

3. How many males and females die per day due to fire in India?

42 females and 21 males die every day in India due to fire.

4. What should you do after a Tsunami?

Stay out of a building if water remains around it.
First aid should be given if the injury occurs.
If gas leaks, open a window and get everyone outside quickly.

VI. Social | Answer all the questions given under each caption

1. Write a short note on Tsunami.

A Tsunami is a series of enormous ocean waves caused by earthquakes, underwater landslides and volcanic eruptions.
Tsunami can travel 700-800 Km per hour with waves 10-30 m in height.
It causes flooding.
A Tsunami can kill or injure people and damage or destroy infrastructure.

2. What do you do if you are indoor during an earthquake?

Drop to the ground, take cover by getting under a sturdy table and hold on until the shaking stops.
If there is no table or desk, cover the face and head with arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
Stay away from glass windows outside doors and walls.
Stay inside until the shaking stops and then go outside.

3. How do you respond to Tsunami?

Find out if the living area is in Tsunami hazard areas along the sea - shore.
Plan evacuation routes from the place where tsunamis in poses a risk.
Use a weather radio to keep informed of local watches and warnings.
Discuss with family about food safety and precautionary measures during a tsunami.

4. Write three sentences about what to do during fire.

Stay calm.
Leave the building immediately.
Never use elevators.
Pull the nearest fire alarm or call 112.
If there is smoke during your evacuation stay low to the floor.