Understanding Natural Disasters

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What happens if a natural event occurs in a place where people do not live?

  • It results in evacuations
  • It is not considered a disaster (correct)
  • It leads to preventive measures
  • It causes extensive damage

Why do most natural disasters occur suddenly without warning?

  • To create chaos
  • Because people do not have time to move to safe places (correct)
  • To surprise people
  • To test emergency response systems

How can the damage caused by natural disasters be reduced?

  • By ignoring the disasters
  • By immediately evacuating everyone
  • By taking precautionary measures (correct)
  • By completely stopping the disasters

What are some of the natural disasters Pakistan is prone to?

<p>Earthquakes and landslides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What environmental hazards are caused by volcanic eruptions?

<p>Air pollution and water contamination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of desertification mentioned in the text?

<p>Deforestation and overgrazing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event resulted in the death of 23,000 people according to the text?

<p>Nevado Del Ruiz eruption in Columbia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the effects of flooding be reduced based on the text?

<p>Strengthen river banks and build protective walls (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What alternative energy sources does the text suggest using to control desertification?

<p>Gas and solar power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can prevent desertification according to the text?

<p>Leaving the land fallow for some time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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