Practice Types Of Floods And Earthquakes (1.1) - Speed of Onset in Hazard Management

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Question 1.
What is a flash flood?
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Think about how quickly it happens.
Question 2.
What causes earthquakes?
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Consider the Earth's layers.
3Question 3.
What is the time frame for a flash flood to occur after heavy rainfall?
- Less than 6 hours
- More than 10 hours
- No specific time
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Think about how fast water can rise.
4Question 4.
Is it possible to avoid natural hazards completely?
- True
- False
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Consider the inevitability of such events.
Question 5.
Design a disaster preparedness plan for a coastal town prone to both flood and earthquake risks. Consider community resources and education strategies.
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Think about existing resources and how they can be utilized.
Question 6.
Analyze the effects of climate change on the frequency and severity of hydro-meteorological disasters.
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Connect the dots between climate science and disaster management.

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