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HOUSES AND SHELTER MCQs

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Question 21.


What does this person do?


What Does This Person Do?


  1.     Fix fences
  2.     Extinguish fires and rescue people
  3.     Drive people around
  4.     Give medicines to sick people
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Extinguish fires and rescue people
:
B

Firefighters put out forest fires as well as extinguish fires in the community or city. They also rescue animals and people from dangerous situations.


What Does This Person Do?


Question 22.


A series of enormous ocean waves which damages life and property in coastal areas is called ______________.


  1.     a tsunami
  2.     a volcano
  3.     an earthquake
  4.     a disaster
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> a tsunami
:
A
A tsunami is series of enormous and fast moving waves in the ocean caused by powerful earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Tsunamis can be 10-100 metres in height.
A Series Of Enormous ocean Waves Which Damages Life And Pro...
Question 23.


A person who designs buildings is known as a/an ________________.


  1.     engineer
  2.     architect
  3.     labourer
  4.     doctor
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> architect
:
B

An architect plans the structure, lay out a blueprint or design of the building and reviews the construction. They basically plan the structure of the building.


Question 24.


Tipis that were used by Native Americans are most useful in:


  1.     Swampy area
  2.     Desert area
  3.     Forest area
  4.     Snow mountains
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Forest area
:
C

Tipis are made out of animal skin or tree bark and branches. The materials they are made from are found in forests. So, they are constructed and used in forest area. Tipis are usually warm in winter and cool in summer.


Question 25.


___ houses are built on a raised platform along the shoreline of water bodies.


  1.     Boat
  2.     Stilt
  3.     Hanging
  4.     Platform
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Stilt
:
B
Stilt houses are built on raised platforms, primarily as a protection against flooding.
___ houses Are Built On A Raised Platform Along The Shoreli...
Question 26.


Natural disasters are mostly under the control of humans and can be avoided.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Desert
  4.     Mountains with snow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B

Natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes cannot be avoided. Humans can only know places that have a high risk of such natural disasters. Through preventive measures, the harmful impacts can be reduced.


Question 27.


Crocodiles are found in and around ___.


  1.     cities
  2.     deserts
  3.     snow
  4.     waterbodies
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> waterbodies
:
D

Crocodiles are reptiles. Depending upon the favourable conditions, they spend their time both on land and in water.


Question 28.


Houses made from wood keeps the interior ___ during summers and ___ during winters.


  1.     warm, cool
  2.     cool, warm
  3.     warm, warm
  4.     cool, cool
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> cool, warm
:
B

Wood is an insulator: it prevents heat from escaping. During winters, it does not let the heat escape out from the house. As a result, wooden houses stay warm during winters. Also wood does not let outside heat to come inside. Hence, in summers wooden houses stay cool.


Question 29.


The purpose of a hospital is to provide healthcare to people.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     teepees
  4.     wheelhouse
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
A hospital is a very important part of a neighbourhood. A hospital provides medical care as well as treats people in case of illness or injury.
Question 30.


People from different communities and regions celebrate the same festivals.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     teepees
  4.     wheelhouse
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B

People from different communities and regions celebrate different festivals. These festivals can be seasonal as well. Example of seasonal festivals is onam, etc.


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