CBSE Class 5 Social Science Natural Disasters Worksheet

Write the correct terms for each of the clues given.

1. Overflowing rivers cause __________________________________

2. These two things are very helpful in controlling floods___________________ and ________________________

3. Extreme shortage of water due to scanty rainfall causes __________________

4. Shortage of food due to failure of crops leads to ________________________

5. A drought-resistant crop - ______________________________

6. Sudden movements under the surface of the earth cause __________________________

7. Instrument used to measure the force of an earthquake – _________________________

8. Earthquakes are measured on the _____________________________ Scale.

9. The place of origin of an earthquake is called ___________________________

10. The point on the surface of the earth where the earthquake is first felt is called _____________________________

Write the correct terms for each of the clues given.

1. Overflowing rivers cause __________________________________

2. These two things are very helpful in controlling floods___________________ and ________________________

3. Extreme shortage of water due to scanty rainfall causes __________________

4. Shortage of food due to failure of crops leads to ________________________

5. A drought-resistant crop - ______________________________

6. Sudden movements under the surface of the earth cause __________________________

7. Instrument used to measure the force of an earthquake – _________________________

8. Earthquakes are measured on the _____________________________ Scale.

9. The place of origin of an earthquake is called ___________________________

10. The point on the surface of the earth where the earthquake is first felt is called _____________________________

I. Fill in the blanks:

1.……………………. disasters show the destructive force of nature.

2. …………………… occur mostly when rivers overflow after very heavy rainfall.

3. Low rainfall causes …………………

4. ……………………. are the worst affected in a drought.

5. Areas near the sea coast are prone to ……………………

6. Strong vibrations or tremors on the surface of the Earth is called ………………………….

7. The scientific study of earthquakes is called ………….....

8. The place of origin of an earthquake is called…………… 

9. The point directly above the focus on the surface of the earth is called ………………………

10. An opening or crack on the surface of the earth through which magma, ash and hot gases comes out is called ……………………………

11. The opening through which lava is pushed up to the surface of the earth is called ………………….

II. Name the following:

1. Violent storm with very strong winds

Ans : ……………………………………………………

2. Instrument that measures the force of an earthquake

Ans : …………………………………………………….

3. Two drought resistant crops.

Ans : ………………………………………………………

4. Strong tide or storm at sea.

Ans :………………………………………………………..

5. The scientific study of an earthquake.

Ans : ………………………………………………………….

6. Strong vibrations or tremors on the surface of the earth.

Ans : ……………………………………………………..

III. Choose the correct answers:

1. (Cyclones / Floods) are caused due to heavy rainfall.

2. (Drought / Cyclones) is caused due to extreme shortage of water due to lack of rain.

3. (Mountain / Magma) is made up of rocks deep inside the earth.

4. The force of an earthquake is measured on a (Seismograph / Richter Scale)

5. Cyclones are always accompanied by (Forest fire / Heavy showers)

IV. Write True or False:

1. Natural disasters cause great loss of life and property ( )

2. Floods causes damage to life, property and crops ( )

3. Trees are very helpful in controlling floods ( )

4. Hot gases and ash erupts from a volcano ( )

5. Cyclones are always accompanied by earthquakes ( )