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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. ____________ that are beyond human control are called disasters.
   2. Safety measures that include any physical construction or application of engineering technology to reduce the impact of called ____________ measures.
   3. Safety measures that include knowledge and practices that can be applied to mitigate the risks of disaster are called ___________ measures.
   4. ____________ occur when water in rivers overflow beyond their banks.
   5. A ___________ refers to an extended period of reduced or no rainfall.
2. 2.

   Match the following.

   Strategies	Actions involved
   1. Preparation	a. Preventing hazards from developing into disasters
   2. Recovery	b. Developing emergency action plans to be followed when disaster strikes
   3. Mitigation	c. Localising necessary emergency services and first responders
   4. Response	d. Rebuilding destroyed property

    

3. 3.

   State whether true or false.

   1. You can walk or swim through flowing water.
   2. People should not panic during a disaster.
   3. You should place heavy and breakable objects in closed cabinets near the ground before an earthquake occurs.
   4. It is safe to use the elevator to evacuate from a building in case of a fire.
   5. You should get away from low-lying coastal areas in the event of a cyclone.
4. 4.

   List the four stages of disaster management.

5. 5.

   What is rainwater harvesting?

6. 6.

   What shoulf you do if you are outdoor during an earthquake?