Revision for Tectonics (Topic 3)

Which of these are factors affecting the extent of earthquake risks?

• Chemical Composition of Magma

• Duration of Shaking

• Duration of eruption

• Soil and Rock Properties

Which of these is a vulnerable condition that increases the risk of Earthquakes impacts

• Duration of shaking

• Quality of building design and construction

• Soil and rock properties

• Population Density

Which of these is a exposure factor that increases the risk of Earthquakes impacts

• Duration of shaking

• Quality of building design and construction

• Soil and rock properties

• Population Density

Match the correct community resilience strategy to its description.

• Monitoring and warning systems

• Devices used to detect seismic waves and ground deformation and help make predictions and send warnings

• Hazard-resistant building designs

• Use of shock absorbers or dampers to absorb vibrations

• Response and Recovery

• Aims to reduce community's exposure to tectonic hazards

• Land use planning

• Conducting evacuation drills and first-aid training

Match the correct strategy to its purpose.

• Response and Recovery

• Reduce exposure

• Hazard-resistant building designs

• Reduce vulnerability

• Land use planning

• Build community resilience by being prepared

The challenges of building community resilience is due to lack of technological and financial resources.

• True

• False

........................ countries often lack the resources to build community resilience

• Developed

• Developing

Identify the developing nations.

• Haiti

• Bangladesh

• Japan

• Indonesia

Which of these are immediate responses to disasters?

• Search and Rescue

• Timely Evacuation

• Restoration and Improvement of facilities

• Provision of basic social and psychological services

• Provision of basic services like clean water and food

Which best describes disaster management?

• The ability of a community to resist, adapt to and recover from impacts of disasters in a timely manner

• The organisation, planning and application of measures prepare for, responding to and recovering from disasters

• Actions taken directly before, during or immediately after a disaster.

• The restoring or improving of livelihoods and health of people affected by the disaster.