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Living with Tectonic Hazards
Quick questions on Preparing and responding to tectonic hazards explained: O-Level Geography
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What is protection?Show answer
Protection reduces the harm when a hazard strikes:
What is response?Show answer
Response is what happens during and after the event:
What are vague measures?Show answer
Name specific actions (earthquake-resistant buildings, tsunami warning systems, drills) rather than "be more prepared".
What is q1?Show answer
Explain why volcanic eruptions are often easier to predict than earthquakes. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Describe two ways a community can prepare for a tsunami to reduce deaths. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why richer countries often suffer fewer deaths from tectonic hazards than poorer ones. [2 marks]
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