9th Class Social Science Preventing Common Human Induced Disasters Question Bank Long Answer Type - Preventing Common HUman Induced Disasters

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    What is the impact of an Industrial or Chemical accident?

    Answer:

    (i) Since there is little warning in such accidents, the loss incurred is very high.
    (ii) There is huge loss to life, property, livelihood and the environment.
    (iii) Hazardous material in various forms can cause death, serious injury, long lasting health effects and damage to buildings, homes and property.
    (iv) The areas close to an industrial set up are under immediate effect.
    (v) People working in that industry or people residing in the neighbouring areas are normally affected.
    (vi) Many times, farmers have faced crop loss due to toxic gases released by these industries into the air or water, thereby polluting both.


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