Be Prepared (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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Why do authorities use hazard risk maps?
Why do authorities use hazard risk maps?
To allocate resources efficiently
Which three factors are used to create hazard risk maps?
Which three factors are used to create hazard risk maps?
Number of hazard types, frequency, impact
Which two natural hazards create very high risk for California and the West Coast?
Which two natural hazards create very high risk for California and the West Coast?
Earthquakes and wildfires
What is the Midwest region of the USA sometimes called?
What is the Midwest region of the USA sometimes called?
Tornado Alley
Which natural hazards threaten the southern states along the Gulf Coast?
Which natural hazards threaten the southern states along the Gulf Coast?
Hurricanes and floods
Can natural hazards be prevented from occurring?
Can natural hazards be prevented from occurring?
No, but impacts can be reduced
What does prediction involve in disaster preparation?
What does prediction involve in disaster preparation?
Forecasting when & where hazards will occur
What is an example of a protection strategy for earthquakes?
What is an example of a protection strategy for earthquakes?
Buildings with reinforced foundations
What is land use planning an example of?
What is land use planning an example of?
Planning strategy
What are the three P's of disaster preparation?
What are the three P's of disaster preparation?
Prediction, Protection, Planning