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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Disasters caused by geographical factors and natural processes of the Earth are called _________.
   2. An increase in the Earth's average surface temperature due to increasing amounts of greenhouse gases is called ________.
   3. An earthquake is a sudden shaking of Earth's crust caused by _________ or ______ activity.
   4. Forest fires are also known as _________.
   5. The centre of a ________ is characterised by calm clear weather and is called an eye.
2. 2.

   Tick the sentences that are true. Correct the others.

   1. Natural disasters are directly caused by human action.
   2. Cyclones can cause disasters such as landslides and floods.
   3. Droughts cause land to become infertile by making the land like a work.
   4. The harmful effects of nuclear disasters last for hundreds of years.
   5. Disaster management is a way to prevent disasters from occurring.
3. 3.

   Floods can also be human-made disasters. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   Cyclones are bad for coastal communities. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   Drought lead to famine and starvation. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   Nuclear disasters can affect future generations. Give reasons.