Important Questions for Unit Test 3rd-Page 2

• Differentiate between hazard and disaster .
• What are the causes and effects of Tsunamis?
• Why are the  earthquakes accrues in the Himalayans and in the northeastern region of India? Give reasons.
• How does floods effect the life of the common people of the area?
• Write socio-environmental consequences of earthquake ?
• Explain the factors which influence the distribution of temperature over the oceans.
• With the help of suitable diagram explain the different types of rain fall.
• Discuss the various impacts of droughts.
• Global warming is alarming for mankind.’ Elaborate the statement with suitable examples.
• What are the different form of condensation ? Explain each of them.
• What is precipitation ? Discuss different form of precipitation .
• Discuss the various factors affecting the salinity of ocean water .
• How are clouds formed ? Classify them.
• Identify the landslide-prone regions in India and suggest some measures to mitigate the disasters caused by landslides.