Question 2 of 5beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

How do weather predictions help us prepare for events like heavy rain, storms, drought and heat waves?

Correct Answer

Weather predictions allow people and governments to take precautionary measures.

For heavy rain or storms, predictions help in evacuating coastal areas or warning fishermen.

For heat waves, people can be advised to stay indoors.

Farmers can plan agricultural activities, and disaster management teams can mobilise resources in advance to minimise damage.

Exercise: Introduction | Q: 2 | (Page Page 1)
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Explanation

The chapter discusses the importance of weather predictions in the section 'Predicting the Weather'. It mentions that accurate predictions help mobilise resources, prepare for disasters, and warn vulnerable groups like fishermen. It also notes that predictions help in planning for extreme weather events like droughts and floods.

Solution Steps

  1. Weather predictions enable people and governments to take precautionary measures

  2. For heavy rain or storms, predictions help evacuate coastal areas and warn fishermen

  3. For heat waves, people can be advised to stay indoors

  4. Farmers can plan agricultural activities based on predictions

  5. Disaster management teams can mobilise resources in advance to minimise damage

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