Saving Lives in Earthquake Zones (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What is the main goal of life-safe buildings in LIDCs?
What is the main goal of life-safe buildings in LIDCs?
Protect people even if building is damaged
Why do life-safe buildings use lightweight thatched roofs?
Why do life-safe buildings use lightweight thatched roofs?
They won't cause serious injury if collapse
What does 'mitigation' mean in earthquake protection?
What does 'mitigation' mean in earthquake protection?
Reducing harm through design & technology
What do roof dampers do in earthquake-proof buildings?
What do roof dampers do in earthquake-proof buildings?
Act like pendulums to counteract sway
What is the key design philosophy of earthquake-proof buildings in ACs?
What is the key design philosophy of earthquake-proof buildings in ACs?
Flexibility to move with earthquakes
Can seismologists accurately predict when earthquakes will strike?
Can seismologists accurately predict when earthquakes will strike?
No, they cannot predict timing
What are seismic gaps?
What are seismic gaps?
Areas along faults with no recent quakes
How much advance warning do early warning systems provide?
How much advance warning do early warning systems provide?
30 seconds
Why are regular earthquake drills important?
Why are regular earthquake drills important?
To create automatic responses during panic
Why should go bags include a three-day supply of water and food?
Why should go bags include a three-day supply of water and food?
Based on typical emergency response times