Effects + Responses to Tectonic Hazards

Question 1

Give 3 examples of primary effects from an earthquake.

Answer 1

1. Buildings collapse
2. Roads crack or are destroyed
3. People killed or injured

Question 2

What are secondary effects of a tectonic hazard?

Answer 2

After-effects caused by the primary impacts, such as homelessness, disease, or economic problems.

Question 3

What are primary effects of a tectonic hazard?

Answer 3

A natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, damage to property, or disruption to the environment.

Question 4

How does population density affect hazard risk?

Answer 4

Higher population means more people at risk in hazard-prone areas.

Question 5

How does the level of development affect hazard risk?

Answer 5

Poorer countries have weaker infrastructure, slower responses, and higher impacts from hazards.

Question 6

How does urbanisation affect hazard risk?

Answer 6

More buildings and people in cities = more potential damage and casualties.

Question 7

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Answer 7

Monitoring
Prediction
Protection
Planning