Practice Earthquake As A Hazard (2) - Speed of Onset in Hazard Management

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Question 1.
What is an earthquake?
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Think about what happens when the ground shakes.
Question 2.
List one type of tectonic plate boundary.
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Remember the movements that cause earthquakes.
3Question 3.
What percentage of disasters were earthquakes from 1980 to 2005?
- 5%
- 11%
- 35%
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Think about how they compare to hydrometeorological disasters.
4Question 4.
Are earthquakes predictable before they occur?
- True
- False
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Consider how they strike suddenly.
Question 5.
Analyze the risks associated with living near convergent boundaries, including both physical and human factors?
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Think about both environmental impacts and community preparedness.
Question 6.
How could statistical analysis of natural disaster occurrences influence government policy and resource allocation?
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Consider how data-driven strategies may enhance safety and disaster response.

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