Practice Geological Hazards (8.2.1) - Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management

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Question 1.
What causes an earthquake?
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Think about tectonic plates.
Question 2.
What is a volcanic eruption?
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Consider what happens during a volcanic event.
3Question 3.
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
- Volcanic activity
- Tectonic plate movement
- Weather changes
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Recall the tectonic theory.
4Question 4.
True or False: Volcanic eruptions can lead to climate change.
- True
- False
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Consider the effects of ash on the environment.
Question 5.
Examine the consequences of a large earthquake in a densely populated urban area. Discuss what infrastructural changes could be made post-disaster.
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Think about lessons learned from previous earthquakes.
Question 6.
Create a disaster response plan for a community at risk of volcanic eruptions. Include key components and roles assigned to different stakeholders.
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Consider what resources are available and how to effectively communicate with the community.

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