When The Earth Shook - Class 5 Evs - Extra Questions

Have you ever seen people in your area helping each other? When?

Yes, few years back, few houses in our area got burnt. At that time all the neighbors helped them and provided them all possible support.


Have people in your area got affected by famine or drought? Find such reports of different countries from newspaper. Make your own report.

Odisha hit by drought

Thursday $$2^{nd}$$ July 2010

After a year Odisha has been hit by a severe drought again. More than $$5,000$$ families living in the coastal area have been affected. Officials say the state has incurred a huge loss in its paddy crops worth more than $$500$$ crore. There is a scarcity of food and drinking water in the affected area. The people are dying due to starvation.

The State Minister said that the government had taken all the measures it could to ensure that the food and drinking water is available to those affected. Various NGOs have also come to provide help and support to the people by providing food, water, milk, clothes etc. to the affected people. A leading state environmentalist said the destruction of forest land and the lack of water conservation policy were two key factors responsible for the drought. 

Government has announced to pay $$Rs. 25,000$$ to the affected family, as compensation.


Have you been told in your school or anywhere else about what to do in case of an earthquake?

Yes, we were told in our school about what should be done in case of an earthquake. We were told to go out in an open place if possible or sit under a strong object like a table and hold it firmly.


Write a report with the help of the following words:
Floods, river water, injured people, food packets, rescue work, camps, dead bodies, dead animals floating in water, houses under water, aerial survey ( to see the scene of disaster from a plane), sad people, diseases spread by dirty water, homeless people, trapped people.

Guwahati, Aug $$1, 2005$$

The flood situation in Assam has worsened with the death of about $$500$$ people in the last three days. Due to the heavy monsoons, the river water level of the adjoining Brahmaputra River has further risen above the danger mark. The Regional Meteorological Centre here warned of more rain and thundershowers.

Aerial survey of the place was conducted to estimate the loss. The area has about $$8000$$ houses underwater, two hundreds of dead bodies of man and animals floating in the water. The state government has opened $$2500$$ temporary camps besides lodging the flood-hit, sad and homeless people in trying their best to provide help and support to the trapped people. They have been provided with food packets, drinking water, milk etc. Doctors are working voluntarily to provide free treatment to the injured and ill people and also providing measures to prevent water-borne diseases.

Government has announced to pay $$Rs. 2 lakh$$ to the family members of the deceased and Rs. One lakh to all flood-hit families, as compensation.


Imagine, living in a place where there were no other houses or people around. How would it be? For example, whom would you play with? With whom would you celebrate festivals and special days? Would you be scared?

If my house would have been all alone at a place, then
(i) There would have been no one to help us during any problem, calamities, or disasters like earthquake, flood, fire, theft, major illness etc.
(ii) There would be no one with whom I could play.
(iii) There would be no one with whom we could celebrate various festivals and special occasions.
(iv) I would have felt scared also.


People in Jasmas village rebuilt their houses with suggestions from the engineers. Will these houses be safer then before in case there in an earthquake again? Why?

Yes, these houses would be comparatively safer than before in case there is an earthquake. This is because these were now prepared according to the suggestions and designs explained by the engineers.


Why do people live together in a neighborhood?

People live together in a neighborhood because at the time of any big problem, danger or calamities like earthquake, flood, theft or major health problems etc. they can take help from each other.


At times like this, when people have lost their homes and all their belongings in an earthquake, what kind of help would they need?

At times when people have lost their homes and their belongings, they would need the following help:
(i) Tent/canvas to prepare their huts
(ii) Clothes
(iii) Food, water, milk
(iv) Medicines and first aid treatment.


Compare your houses with that of Jasma. List in your notebook what materials were used in making both the houses.

Jasma's houseMy houses
(i) It was made of clay, cow, dung, mirror etc.(i) It is made up of cement, bricks, glass, steel etc.
(ii) This is not very strong and can break due to heavy rain, storm.(ii) It is very strong and can withstand all adverse climatic conditions.


Why do you think one should go under a table during an earthquake?

During an earthquake, the house or the building can collapse and the bricks etc. can fall on the people and injure them, even causing their death. Therefore, if we would sit under a strong object like a table and hold it firmly.


What kind of role did scientists play after the earthquake?

Scientists play a very important role in identifying areas that have more chances of an earthquake. Also, they can give suggestions about building houses in villages.


What kind of tent did villagers of Jasmas village get?

Villagers got a plastic tent.


Ask your parents and find out whether your house is earthquake-proof.

Yes, I live in a metropolitan city and here most of the houses are earthquake-proof.


With the help of your teacher find out whether your school is earthquake-proof.

Yes, my school is earthquake-proof.


What kind of help did the villagers get after earthquake?

The villagers got help like food, medicines, and clothes.


How the villagers in Jasmas village made their houses?

They made their houses with the help of engineers and architects. Some people dug and brought the clay from the pond. They mixed the cow dung with clay and made large cakes. They made walls out of it.


Do you think that people in your locality are aware of the earthquake measures?

No, I think most of the people are not aware of the things that should be done during an earthquake.


Have your school ever arranged an earthquake preparation drill?

Yes, last month my school arranged an earthquake preparation drill where we were thought about the things that we should do during an earthquake.


What is the role of engineers and architects after an earthquake?

Engineers and architects play a very important role in designing earthquake-proof houses that will not get damaged much in an earthquake.


Have you ever heard of an earthquake in the state where you live?

Yes, I live in Maharashtra. My teacher told me that the Latur district of Maharashtra was once affected by the earthquake.


List out what else can be done in the situation of an earthquake.

During earthquake situations, we should run towards an open area. If there is no open area then we should lie down under a strong thing like table and hold on tightly so that it does not slip away.


During a disaster like earthquakes whom do you think should be informed first?

I think during an earthquake-like disaster we should inform hospitals, fire brigade and police about it.


What is the importance of earthquake-proof buildings?

Earthquake-proof buildings are not much damaged like normal buildings in the earthquake. Thus they are safe for people during an earthquake.


Why do people go in open ground during an earthquake?

People go in open ground during an earthquake because here they will be safe from getting restrained under walls and ceiling of buildings.


During calamity like an earthquake whose help would be needed and for what? Write in your notebook as shown here.
Whose help will be neededHow will they help
DogTo smell out where people are lying trapped
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Whose help will be needed       How will they help
1. DogTo smell out where people are lying trapped
2. DoctorsTo treat injured people


Is there any disaster response mechanism present in your school? Ask your teacher about it.

Yes, there is a disaster response mechanism present in my school in a situation of disaster.


As you know most people are not aware of the things to be done during an earthquake. With the help of your teacher find out what can be done to overcome it?

According to me, the earthquake preparation drive should be arranged with the help of various government agencies and NGOs to spread awareness about this among people.


Where is Jasmas village located?

Jasma’s village is located in the Bhuj district of Gujrat.


Do you think the earthquake happens frequently in India?

No, I have heard of only two or three earthquakes in India.


Write down what people have to do to make their life normal after the flood.

People can do the following things to make their life normal:

$$\to$$ They should help each other to clean their houses and household goods.
$$\to$$ They should make an arrangement of proper food and clean drinking water to avoid any water-borne diseases.
$$\to$$ They should together clean streets and roads.
$$\to$$ School should be started so that students can continue their studies.


What is the role of NGOs and government organizations during the famine?

During the famine, the NGOs and government organizations together can make arrangements for food and water for people.


What is the role of fire brigade and rescue teams like NDRF during a disaster like an earthquake?

The role of fire brigade and rescue teams like NDRF during an earthquake-like disaster to take out the people from debris and take them to hospitals.


If youre asked to do spread awareness about disaster management among your friends in school then what you will do?

I will make banners and posters and stick it to the notice board and walls of my school with the help of my teacher. Also, I will make a group in my classroom to spread awareness among others about it.


What is the role of people during disaster management?

People can help each other during disaster management. They can support each other emotionally also they can help in the arrangement of food and water.


Ask your teacher and find out about NDRF.

NDRF means National Disaster Response Force. This is a force which is responsible for taking action during the situation of natural disasters like earthquake, tsunami, flood, etc.


What type of difficulties are faced by people during floods?

People have to face the following difficulties during floods:

$$\to$$ They lose their relatives.
$$\to$$ They lose their homes.
$$\to$$ Their crops get destroyed and cattle die.
$$\to$$ They get affected by water-borne diseases.
$$\to$$ They do not get proper good and drinking water.


What can be done to avoid a drought-like situation?

Drought is a natural disaster thus very few things can be down to avoid it. But the following things can be done to avoid it:
$$\to$$ Plant more trees so that it rains properly.
$$\to$$ Avoid deforestation.
$$\to$$ Use water properly.
$$\to$$ By keeping our water sources clean.


How do you think drought affect the life of people?

Drought affects people in the following ways:
$$\to$$ It causes a scarcity of drinking water.
$$\to$$ It affects crops.
$$\to$$ It also affects cattle as they do not get drinking water and grass for grazing.


What do you think people need more during conditions like the drought?

I think during drought people need clean drinking water and food.


List some natural disasters like earthquakes.

Some natural disasters like earthquakes are a tsunami. Flood, famine, drought, Volcanic eruption, etc.


What are the other problems people face during the flood?

During flood several days water logging effects houses, vehicles, and water supply. Also, the electricity supply also interrupted.


Have people in your area got affected by the flood?

Yes, last year there was a massive flood in our area which caused several days of waterlogging and because of this there was no electricity.


Class 5 Evs Extra Questions