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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. ____________ are caused by sudden trembling or shaking of the earth's crust.
   2. The disaster caused by high-speed winds accompanied by torrential rains are ____________.
   3. Poor electric wiring and the use of defective electrical appliances can cause ____________ in buildings.
   4. The four basic elements of Disaster Management are ____________, Response, ____________ and Prevention.
   5. ____________ river causes floods in Assam.
   6. ____________ is also a form of marine pollution.
   7. Oil spreads out across the water surface and forms a thin layer, called an ____________.
2. 2.

   Distinguish between Disaster and Hazard.
3. 3.

   Distinguish between Natural and Man-made disasters.
4. 4.

   Distinguish between Preparedness and Response for a disaster.
5. 5.

   What is a hazard? When can it turn into a disaster? Explain with an example.
6. 6.

   State three natural and three man-made factors that cause floods.