CBSE Class 5 EVS When The Earth Shook Worksheet Set 01

Work Sheet - Unit 14: When The Earth Shook

Observation - Name these natural calamities

Question 1. Name this natural calamity.

Answer: Flood / Tsunami
In simple words: A flood happens when heavy water overflows onto normally dry land.

Exam Tip: Associate overflowing water bodies with floods.

 

Question 2. Name this natural calamity.

Answer: Earthquake
In simple words: An earthquake is the sudden shaking of the ground causing destruction.

Exam Tip: Look for cracked roads and ruined houses to identify earthquakes.

 

Question 3. Name this natural calamity.

Answer: Drought
In simple words: A drought is a long period with no rain, leading to dry land and water shortage.

Exam Tip: Cracked soil patterns are typical indicators of drought.

 

Question 4. Name this natural calamity.

Answer: Flood
In simple words: Severe accumulation of water submerging vehicles and houses.

Exam Tip: Submerged cars and water entering buildings indicate heavy urban flooding.

 

Question 5. Name this natural calamity.

Answer: Landslide / Avalanche
In simple words: A landslide is the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain.

Exam Tip: Rock and soil mass falling down slopes represents a landslide.

 

Question 6. Name this natural calamity.

Answer: Cyclone / Tornado
In simple words: A violent rotating column of air or stormy weather system.

Exam Tip: Destructive windstorms are classified as cyclones or tornadoes.

 

Identification

Question II. Identify this natural calamity.

Write a report about this natural calamity with the clues given. (dry, drought, cattle, water, crops, food, People, no drinking water)
Answer: Natural Calamity: Drought
Report: There was a severe drought in Rajasthan. Many people died due to lack of food and water. The land was dry. People could not grow crops. There was no drinking water. Many cattle died due to lack of fodder and water.
In simple words: A drought causes extreme shortages of water, killing crops, animals, and causing severe hardship for people.

Exam Tip: Fill in the blanks logically using the provided word bank based on the effects of lack of rain.

 

III. Name these people who help during a natural calamity. How would they help?

Question 1. Name this helper and how they help.

Answer: Doctor / Medical Professional
How they help: They provide first aid, treat injuries, distribute medicines, and prevent the outbreak of diseases among survivors.
In simple words: Doctors treat the injured people and save lives.

Exam Tip: Mention medical aid, check-ups, and medicines when writing about doctors.

 

Question 2. Name the people shown and how they help.

Answer: Relief Workers / Volunteers
How they help: They distribute food packets, drinking water, clothes, and tents to affected families.
In simple words: Volunteers provide food, water, and shelter to those who lost their homes.

Exam Tip: Focus on basic survival necessities like food, shelter, and clothing.

 

Question 3. Name this vehicle and how it helps.

Answer: Rescue Workers / Ambulance Drivers
How they help: They quickly transport injured or trapped people from disaster zones to hospitals.
In simple words: They rush injured people safely to hospitals.

Exam Tip: Highlight emergency transport and evacuation services.

 

Question 4. Name the helpers shown and how they help.

Answer: Disaster Response Force (NDRF) / Search and Rescue Team with Sniffer Dogs
How they help: They search for people trapped under collapsed buildings or debris and safely pull them out.
In simple words: They search for trapped people under rubble using trained dogs and special tools.

Exam Tip: Mention searching under debris and saving trapped lives.

 

Question. Choose the correct option

1. Which calamity occurred on 26 January 2001?
a. cyclone
b. flood
c. Earthquake
d. Tsunami
Answer : c. Earthquake

2. Shortage of food and water can result in a ___
a. tsunami
b. flood
c. famine
d. drought
Answer : c. famine

3. People who study about Earthquake are called__
a. seismologist
b. doctors
c. astrologers
d. all of these
Answer : a. seismologist

4. Earthquakes are measured on
a. ruler
b. barometer
c. Richter scale
d. all the above
Answer : c. Richter scale

Question. Answer in one word.
1. What is the liquid called which comes out of a volcano?
2. When there is no rainfall, what is it called?
Answer : 1. Lava 2. Drought

Question. Fill in the blank.
1. A __ disaster is terrible event that is caused by the forces of nature.
2. Earthquake in ___ area can cause landslide
3. __ is a person who specializes in designing building and develops the concepts for structures.
Answer : 1. Natural 2. Sloppy 3. Architect

Question. State whether true or false.
1. In case of an Earthquake we must not go to an open area.
Answer : 1. False