Practice The 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami (3.1) - Earthquake Resistant Models

Practice: The 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami

Lesson 3.1Earthquake Resistant Models

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Question 1.
What natural disaster caused the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami?
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Think about the geological factors that can lead to tsunamis.
Question 2.
Which state in India was significantly affected by the tsunami?
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Consider the geographic areas that border the Indian Ocean.
3Question 3.
What primarily caused the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004?
- Volcanic eruption
- Underwater earthquake
- Landslide
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Consider the natural events that lead to oceanic disturbances.
4Question 4.
True or False: All locally used materials for reconstruction were safe for earthquake resilience.
- True
- False
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Think about the balance between safety and community preferences.
Question 5.
Analyze the social and economic impacts of using locally sourced materials in reconstruction after the tsunami.
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Think about how local economies benefit from community participation.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of NGOs in balancing modern design with local needs in disaster recovery.
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Consider case studies or examples of NGOs that succeeded or failed in these efforts.

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