Tectonic hazard management: mitigation and adaptation (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What does the Swiss Cheese Model suggest reduces hazard risk?
What does the Swiss Cheese Model suggest reduces hazard risk?
Reducing system weaknesses & gaps
Which three components form the framework for tectonic hazard management?
Which three components form the framework for tectonic hazard management?
Event, vulnerability, loss
What are micro protection techniques in earthquake management?
What are micro protection techniques in earthquake management?
Strengthening individual buildings
In earthquakes, which buildings receive most protection focus?
In earthquakes, which buildings receive most protection focus?
Public buildings like hospitals/schools
Can technologies prevent tsunamis?
Can technologies prevent tsunamis?
No technologies can prevent them
Which natural solution helps protect against tsunamis?
Which natural solution helps protect against tsunamis?
Mangroves
What technique manages active volcano hazards?
What technique manages active volcano hazards?
Diverting or cooling lava flows
Which strategy modifies vulnerability and resilience?
Which strategy modifies vulnerability and resilience?
Monitoring and warning systems
What role do community volunteers play in hazard management?
What role do community volunteers play in hazard management?
Modifying loss - trained for events
Which is NOT a strategy for modifying loss?
Which is NOT a strategy for modifying loss?
Hazard-resistant construction