EARTH SCIENCE
NATURAL HAZARDS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Buy a boat so you can get in it if the water starts getting in your house.
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Make a plan about where to go for higher ground, Community use of floodgates, and flood barriers.
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Sell your house and move to the desert.
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Go to the basement
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Detailed explanation-1: -Afforestation is the best way to prevent floods. Trees and vegetation help in slowing the flow of water and also help reduce soil erosion. Floods which are caused by human developments like dams and drainage systems can be prevented by proper planning.
Detailed explanation-2: -Move immediately to higher ground or stay on high ground. Continue to check the media for emergency information. Follow instructions from public safety officials. If you must evacuate your home, take only essential items and bring your pets if safe to do so. More items
Detailed explanation-3: -Get to know your neighbors. Hold community training events to learn basic disaster response skills. Organize practice drills. Raise awareness. Create a neighborhood social media group. Invite local first responders to your neighborhood for a meet-and-greet. More items
Detailed explanation-4: -• Ignore rumours, stay calm, don’t panic. • Don’t enter floodwaters. • Do not allow children to play in or near flood waters. • Raise furniture, appliances on beds and tables. • Keep cattle / animals in the shed and ensure their safety. • Don’t leave the harvested produce in the open field.