Responding to Natural Disasters (Junior Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which natural disaster is given as an example in the context of government response?
Which natural disaster is given as an example in the context of government response?
2011 Japan Tsunami
How many steps do governments implement when responding to natural disasters?
How many steps do governments implement when responding to natural disasters?
7 steps
Which of these is NOT listed as a basic need that must be identified for survivors?
Which of these is NOT listed as a basic need that must be identified for survivors?
Clothing
Why is quick action needed during search and rescue operations?
Why is quick action needed during search and rescue operations?
Survival chances decrease over time
What are rescue operations critical for finding?
What are rescue operations critical for finding?
People trapped or injured
When are field hospitals often set up after a disaster?
When are field hospitals often set up after a disaster?
If local hospitals are damaged or overwhelmed
Why must bodies be recovered and buried after a disaster?
Why must bodies be recovered and buried after a disaster?
To prevent spread of disease
How does recovering bodies help families after a disaster?
How does recovering bodies help families after a disaster?
Helps with closure
Why must relief efforts be co-ordinated between organisations and governments?
Why must relief efforts be co-ordinated between organisations and governments?
To avoid delays in help reaching people
Which activity is NOT mentioned as part of rebuilding after a disaster?
Which activity is NOT mentioned as part of rebuilding after a disaster?
Building new schools
How long can the rebuilding process take after a natural disaster?
How long can the rebuilding process take after a natural disaster?
Years
What must governments develop or improve after learning from a disaster?
What must governments develop or improve after learning from a disaster?
Disaster response plans