Disaster Management
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science
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What is a disaster according to the United Nations definition?
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A disaster is a sudden event that leads to huge loss of life and property. The key words 'huge' and 'sudden' are important - disasters occur suddenly and cannot be predicted, making precautions diffic…
List the two main types of disasters with examples.
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1. Natural disasters: floods, famines, cyclones, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis 2. Man-made disasters: industrial accidents, atomic energy plant leakage, terrorism, war, pollution-related disasters…
Classify the following disasters: earthquake, cyclone, forest fire, terrorism, drought, industrial accident
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Geological: earthquake Atmospheric: cyclone, drought Plant: forest fire International/Man-made: terrorism, industrial accident…
What are the main effects of disasters on society?
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1. Economic effects: damage to infrastructure, ports, bridges, huge reconstruction costs 2. Social effects: confusion among citizens, weakened local leadership 3. Administrative effects: collapse of l…
What are the six phases of disaster management cycle?
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1. Pre-disaster phase 2. Warning phase 3. Emergency phase 4. Rehabilitation phase 5. Recovery phase 6. Reconstruction phase…
Describe the Emergency Phase of disaster management.
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The Emergency Phase is characterized by the need for quick actions to save maximum lives. Key activities include: - Search and rescue operations - Medical assistance and first aid - Restoring communic…
What activities are involved in the Transitional Phase?
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The Transitional Phase involves rehabilitation work after disaster subsides: - Clearing debris - Restoring water supply - Repairing roads - Rehabilitating victims - Providing monetary and other help -…
What are the five main objectives of disaster management?
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1. Saving human life during calamity and rescuing people 2. Supplying essential commodities to reduce disaster effects 3. Restoring normal human life in the region 4. Rehabilitating disaster victims 5…
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