Practice Mitigation Strategies (8.5.2) - Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of mitigation strategies?
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Think about what we do to lessen the effects of disasters.
Question 2.
Name one way to design infrastructure to withstand earthquakes.
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Consider materials that are strong or adaptable.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is NOT a part of mitigation strategies?
- Infrastructure Design
- Emergency Response Plans
- Land-Use Planning
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Consider which options focus on reducing hazard impact in advance.
4Question 4.
True or False: Reforestation can help prevent soil erosion.
- True
- False
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Think about the relationship between trees and soil.
Question 5.
Analyze a recent disaster in your area and suggest two mitigation strategies that could have been implemented.
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Look at the type of disaster and existing vulnerabilities.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a tropical cyclone-prevention program and suggest improvements.
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Consider what measures are already in place and what is missing.

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