Water Water Everywhere
Short Questions
1. What does the idiom “raining cats and dogs” mean?
- It means that it is raining very heavily.
2. What is a disaster?
- A disaster is an unexpected event like a flood or fire that causes great damage or loss of life.
3. What are the natural causes of floods?
- Natural causes include heavy rains, bursting of dams, and cloudbursts.
4. How do humans contribute to floods?
- Human activities like deforestation and faulty dam construction contribute to floods.
5. What are the effects of floods?
- Floods cause destruction of life and property and may lead to epidemics.
6. What are epidemics?
- Epidemics are infectious diseases that spread among a large population.
7. What should we do if there’s a risk of flood?
- We should monitor water levels and move to safer, higher places.
8. Is it safe to go near a flooded river?
- No, it is very risky, especially for children.
9. What essentials should we carry during a flood evacuation?
- We should carry food, clothes, torch, candles, matchboxes, and medicines.
10. How can we disinfect our house after a flood?
- By using DDT, lime water, kerosene, phenol, and ensuring safe drinking water.
Long Questions
1. Why did the headmaster talk about floods during the rainy day?
- On a heavy rainy day, the headmaster took the opportunity to educate the students about the causes and effects of floods, and how to stay safe during such disasters.
2. How can deforestation lead to floods?
- When trees are cut down, the soil becomes loose and cannot absorb rainwater properly, which increases runoff and contributes to floods.
3. What should children do if the water level of a river rises?
- Children should not go near rivers or streams during floods. Only adults like the watchman should monitor the water level, as it is dangerous for children.
4. Why is it risky to climb a tree during floods?
- Climbing a tree may seem like a way to escape rising water, but it is unsafe because trees can fall or you might slip and get injured.
5. What are some safe places to move to during a flood?
- People should move to higher and stronger buildings like a school, temple, or panchayat bhawan during floods for safety.
6. How should we handle cattle during a flood situation?
- Cattle should be freed and guided to safer areas. They must also receive proper treatment from veterinary services after the flood.
7. What should we do to stay healthy after the flood is over?
- Clean and disinfect the house and surroundings quickly. Take precautions with food and water to avoid diseases.
8. Why is it important to purify drinking water after a flood?
- After floods, water sources may be contaminated. Drinking purified or boiled water helps prevent waterborne diseases.
9. What medical actions should be taken post-flood?
- People should visit hospitals for health check-ups, and cattle should be taken to veterinary hospitals for vaccinations and treatment.
10. What message did the headmaster leave for the students in the end?
- He advised them to remain calm, help their families, and immediately move to a safer place like the school if any danger of flood arises.
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