Tectonics 3.1

Why is it important to reduce disaster risk for disaster-prone developing countries?

• To prevent future losses and contribute to sustainable development.

• To increase the economic resources in these countries.

• To attract more tourists to these countries.

• To ensure that these countries have better technological know-how.

What are the social, economic, and environmental consequences of tectonic disasters in disaster-prone developing countries?

• They have minimal impact on the overall development of these countries.

• They result in severe suffering and hindrance to development.

• They primarily affect developed countries rather than developing countries.

• They have no long-term consequences on the affected areas.

Why are developing countries often disproportionately affected by tectonic hazards?

• They lack the capacity to prevent, reduce, and manage disaster risks.

• They have superior technological know-how to handle such hazards.

• They receive more international support compared to developed countries.

• They have more financial resources to invest in disaster preparedness.
  

How did the lack of earthquake-resistant buildings contribute to the high death toll in Haiti during the 2010 earthquake?

• Many buildings collapsed, leading to a significant number of deaths.

• The earthquake had an exceptionally high magnitude.

• The government did not provide adequate support to the affected population.

• The earthquake did not directly cause any casualties.

Why did the Mw 9.0 Japan earthquake and tsunami in 2011 have a lower death toll compared to the Haiti earthquake?

• Japan had more financial resources to invest in disaster preparedness.

• The tsunami caused minimal damage in Japan.

• The earthquake-resistant buildings in Japan prevented many casualties.

How does reducing disaster risk contribute to sustainable development?

• It leads to higher economic growth in disaster-prone countries.

• It ensures that development gains achieved are not lost.

• It attracts more international aid to these countries.

• It eliminates the occurrence of natural disasters entirely.

Why are the additional investments to reduce disaster risks considered cost-effective?

• They result in immediate financial gains for the affected countries.

• They are relatively small compared to the costs that may be incurred from disasters.

• They guarantee complete protection from future natural disasters.

• They are solely funded by international organizations.

How does reducing disaster risk in developing countries contribute to sustainable development?

• It reduces the need for foreign aid in these countries.

• It minimizes the need for rebuilding after disasters.

• It ensures equal distribution of resources among countries.

• It eliminates the occurrence of natural disasters entirely.
  

What is one of the consequences of not investing in earthquake-resistant buildings?

• A decrease in the number of casualties during earthquakes.

• A decrease in the overall economic growth of a country.

• An increase in the number of earthquake-resistant buildings in high-risk areas.

"Less developed countries often suffer more from the effects of tectonic hazards than more developed countries."

• Largely agree

• Largely disagree