chapter 14 class 5 worksheet

CLASS 5 EVS

CHAPTER-14 (WHEN THE EARTH SHOOK)

WORKSHEET

Q1. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANKS: ---                                

a)      If there is no rain, crops can fail and there is shortage of food grains. It is called _____.(Drought)

b)      Shortage of water and food can result in ______.                                                                       (Famine)  

c)       On 26^th January 2001 an earthquake occurred in the_____ and _____ areas of Gujarat.     

                          (Kutch, Bhuj)

d)      Excessive rainfall can result in _____.                                                                     (Flood)

e)      ________ and _____ make special designs for houses.                                (Architect, engineer)

f)       People help the affected people with ______ and ______ during earthquakes. (Food, medicines)

g)      If the buildings start shaking and the earth start moving under your feet it means _____ has hit the area.                                                                                                                             (earthquake)

Q2. PUT TICK (√) AGAINST THE CORRECT STATEMENT AND CROSS (X) AGAINST THE FALSE STATEMENT:--

a)      Engineers show special designs of houses.                                                         [ √ ]

b)      Clay with cow dung are mixed to make walls.                                                    [ √ ]         

c)       Bhuj was not affected by the earthquake of Gujarat.                                    [ X ]

d)      If there is no rainfall, there will be no crops.                                                      [ √ ]

Q3.  ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BRIEFLY:--

a)      What is an earthquake?

Ans: - A sudden violent shaking of the ground which causes a great destruction is called earthquake.

b)      What happened on 26^th January 2001 in Gujrat?

Ans: - On 26^th January 2001, earthquake struck at Kutch and Bhuj in Gujarat causing a great destruction.

c)       What is famine?

Ans: - Famine is an extreme scarcity of food.

d)      What do you mean by drought?

Ans: - Drought is shortage of water because of very low rainfall.

Q4. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN DETAIL:--

a)      What precautions should be taken in case of an earthquake?

Ans: - In case of an earthquake we should take following precautions:-

                                I.            If possible leave the house and go to an open ground.

                              II.            Lie down under table, desk or chair.

                            III.            Stand against the walls.

                            IV.            Stay away from glass windows and electric appliances.

b)      What kind of damages can natural calamities do?

Ans: - Natural calamities can do a lot of destruction.

                                I.            There can be a great loss of lives.

                              II.            Many big and small buildings can be destroyed.

                            III.            There can be a big loss of crops.

                            IV.            Many diseases can spread.

                              V.            There can be a shortage of safe drinking water.

                            VI.            There can also be a great loss of livestock.

c)       What problems are faced by the people in case of drought?

Ans: - If there is drought the people will face the following problems:-

                              I.            No availability of drinking water.

                            II.            The crops will be ruined.

                          III.            There will be a great loss of livestock.

                          IV.            Many diseases will break out.

                            V.            The life will become miserable.

d)      How can the scientist, architects, the military officials, local people and N.G.Os help the flood affected people?

Ans: - These people will help the affected people in the following ways:-

                                  I.            Scientist: - They tried to find out which area have more chances of earthquake and thus alert the people.

                                II.            Architect: - They make special designs of the houses that can be less affected by earthquake.

                              III.            Military officials: - They help the affected people by rescuing them and taking them to the medical camps.

                              IV.            Local people: - They collect food, clothes, funds, blankets, for the affected people. They also help in building houses, rescuing and taking the people to the medical camps.

                                V.            N.G.Os: - They provide safe drinking water, food packets and medicines and also make refugee camps.

e)      What does the government do to help the earthquake affected people?

Ans: - The government helped the affected people in the following ways:-

                                  I.            The government set up the refugee camps.

                                II.            It raises money to rebuild the houses.

                              III.            It arranges all the basic needs of the affected people.

                              IV.            It announces the compensation for the affected people.

                                V.            It gives free medical aids.

                              VI.            It repairs the railway, roadways, schools and other public places.

f)       Write a short note on ‘Gujarat’s earthquake.

Ans: - On 26^th January 2001, an earthquake struck the Kutch and Bhuj area of Gujarat nearly at 10:30 a.m...  Many hundreds people were killed and thousands were injured. Army jawans were called to help. Nearly 150 buildings were collapsed. There was really a great destruction all around. The government did its best to re- habitat the people.