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Living with Tectonic Hazards
Quick questions on Comparing hazard impacts in different places explained: N(A)-Level Geography
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What is building quality?Show answer
Building quality is closely linked to wealth. Strong, well-designed buildings stay standing and protect the people inside, while weak, poorly built structures collapse and crush people. Most earthquake deaths are caused by collapsing buildings, so this factor is crucial.
What is the nature of the event?Show answer
Some events are simply more harmful. An earthquake at night, when people are asleep indoors, causes more deaths than one in the open in daytime. A hazard that triggers a secondary event such as a tsunami or landslide, or that strikes on soft ground near the epicentre, also causes far greater harm.
What is only mentioning wealth?Show answer
Wealth is the main factor, but population density, the time of day, secondary hazards and ground type also matter; give a range.
What is not making it a comparison?Show answer
When asked to compare, explicitly contrast the rich and poor place point by point, rather than describing one only.
What is q1?Show answer
State one reason why poorer places often suffer more deaths from earthquakes. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain how population density affects the impact of a hazard. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why an earthquake at night may cause more deaths than one in the daytime. [2 marks]
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