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Disaster Management — Geography STD 11 Arts — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtsGeographyDisaster Management2 Marks
Question
"Earthquakes are not preventable but preventive measures can be taken." - Explain.
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Answer

  • Earthquakes, droughts, floods, landslides, etc. are natural disasters.
  • Natural fury cannot be prevented by humans.
  • Earthquakes happen suddenly, accidentally and instantly.
  • Earthquakes occur on the surface of the earth due to the actions that take place due to the invisible forces operating under the earth's crust.
  • Disasters like earthquakes have no math or outline.
  • The epicenter was reported below the ground, however; no tsunami alert was issued.
  • But measures can be taken to prevent the devastating effects of earthquakes.
  • Precautions can protect lives.

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