Question Paper
Class / Subject: Class 5 (ICSE) · Science (EVS)
Chapter: Chapter 4 — Chapter 4: Natural Disasters and Safety
Time Allowed: 32 minutes
Max Marks: 16
1. What is an earthquake? [1]
(A) Sudden shaking of the ground
(B) A type of storm
(C) A type of flood
(D) A type of drought
2. What should we do during an earthquake? [1]
(A) Take cover under sturdy furniture
(B) Run outside immediately without thinking
(C) Stand near windows
(D) Ignore it
3. What is a flood? [1]
(A) Water overflowing onto dry land
(B) A type of earthquake
(C) A type of storm
(D) A lack of rain
4. What should we do during a flood warning? [1]
(A) Move to higher ground
(B) Stay in low areas
(C) Ignore the warning
(D) Go near rivers
5. What is a cyclone? [1]
(A) A powerful storm with strong winds
(B) A type of earthquake
(C) A type of drought
(D) A calm weather event
6. What should we do during a cyclone? [1]
(A) Stay indoors, away from windows
(B) Go outside
(C) Stand near windows
(D) Ignore it
7. What helps us stay safe during disasters? [1]
(A) Being prepared with a safety plan
(B) Ignoring all warnings
(C) Panicking without a plan
(D) Doing nothing
8. Why know emergency contacts? [1]
(A) To get help quickly during disasters
(B) No reason
(C) It's not useful
(D) Only for adults
9. What is an earthquake? [1]
(A) Sudden shaking of the ground
(B) A type of storm
(C) A type of flood
(D) A type of drought
10. What should we do during an earthquake? [1]
(A) Take cover under sturdy furniture
(B) Run outside immediately without thinking
(C) Stand near windows
(D) Ignore it
11. What is a flood? [1]
(A) Water overflowing onto dry land
(B) A type of earthquake
(C) A type of storm
(D) A lack of rain
12. What should we do during a flood warning? [1]
(A) Move to higher ground
(B) Stay in low areas
(C) Ignore the warning
(D) Go near rivers
13. What is a cyclone? [1]
(A) A powerful storm with strong winds
(B) A type of earthquake
(C) A type of drought
(D) A calm weather event
14. What should we do during a cyclone? [1]
(A) Stay indoors, away from windows
(B) Go outside
(C) Stand near windows
(D) Ignore it
15. What helps us stay safe during disasters? [1]
(A) Being prepared with a safety plan
(B) Ignoring all warnings
(C) Panicking without a plan
(D) Doing nothing
16. Why know emergency contacts? [1]
(A) To get help quickly during disasters
(B) No reason
(C) It's not useful
(D) Only for adults