Hazards - Tectonic Hazards (2C)

Question 1

why ppl live near tectonic hazards

geothermal energy

Answer 1

• generates cheap, renewable electricity for homes, industry, etc.
• can export energy

Question 2

why ppl live near tectonic hazards

tourism

Answer 2

• nice scenery
• employment
• geothermal swimming pools and spa

Question 3

why ppl live near tectonic hazards

farming

Answer 3

volcanic ash = soil nutrients = more fertile soil = higher yield

Question 4

why ppl live near tectonic hazards

mining

Answer 4

sulphur, can export

Question 5

monitoring

Answer 5

scientific equipment used to detect warning signs of tectonic events, examples:
* seismometers
* monitoring animal behaviour
* thermal heat sensors
* tiltmeters

Question 6

prediction

Answer 6

making predictions abt when & where tectonic hazardz may happen thru use of historical evidence & monitoring, examples:
* mapping locations of hazards to predict patterns
* monitoring to guess eruptions

Question 7

protection

Answer 7

designing infrastructure to withstand tectonic hazards:
* deep foundations
* rubber shock absorbers
* fire resistant materials
* evacuation procedures for volcanoes

Question 8

planning

Answer 8

indentifiying & avoiding high risk areas:
* fastening furniture down
* prepping emergency supplies
* earthquake drills
* evacuation plan