Class 11 Geography - Chapter 6: Natural Hazards and Disasters
Explore causes and impacts of earthquakes, floods, cyclones, and other natural disasters in India in Class 11 Geography Chapter 6. Learn about hazard management.
Overview
This chapter introduces various natural hazards and disasters in India such as earthquakes, floods, cyclones, droughts, and landslides, along with mitigation strategies.
Why This Chapter Matters
Understanding natural hazards is critical for disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and planning resilient infrastructure and communities.
Real-Life Applications
- Classifying natural hazards based on origin: atmospheric, hydrological, geological, and biological.
- Understanding the causes and impacts of major disasters like earthquakes, floods, and cyclones.
- Learning about disaster management, mitigation, and preparedness strategies.
Skills You Will Learn
- Identifying disaster-prone zones in India using maps.
- Explaining the disaster management cycle (preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation).
- Analyzing case studies of major natural disasters in India.
Explore and Test Your Knowledge
Practice Test
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Flashcards
Q: What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster?
A: A hazard is a potential threat; a disaster is the realization of that threat causing significant damage or loss.
A: A hazard is a potential threat; a disaster is the realization of that threat causing significant damage or loss.
Q: Name any two disaster-prone regions in India.
A: The Himalayan region (earthquakes) and Eastern coast (cyclones).
A: The Himalayan region (earthquakes) and Eastern coast (cyclones).
Q: What are the key phases of disaster management?
A: Preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
A: Preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.