Man-made Hazards and Disaster Preparedness

It is combustion or burning which are attributed to chemical, faulty electrical connection or open flame causes.

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Fire

It is made up of waste materials discarded by humans.

• Solid Waste

• Fire

• Pollution

It is the presence of pollutants in the atmosphere from the smoke of vehicles and factories.

• Land Pollution

• Air pollution

• Garbage

It is the presence of solid or liquid pollutants in the soil or underground.

• Fire

• Land pollution

• Air pollution

It is the presence of harmful substances like chemicals contaminating rivers, lakes and seas.

• Water Pollution

• Land pollution

• Air pollution

It may be deliberate or intentional or result of error or negligent actions.

• Man-made Hazards

• Natural Hazards

Oil spills of big ships in the sea.

• Water Pollution

• Land pollution

• Air pollution

Industrial waste going to the river.

• Water Pollution

• Land pollution

• Air pollution

The smoke from the motor vehicles can cause __________.

• Water Pollution

• Land pollution

• Air pollution

During earthquake, drop, cover and hold or stay on safer part of the room.

• True

• False