Management - Protection, Planning And Preparation

Question 1

How can we prepare for earthquakes?

Answer 1

Earthquake drills and planning by emergency services

Question 2

What are the three signs that a volcano may erupt?

Answer 2

Earthquakes, increase in levels of sulphur dioxide, increase in ground surface temperatures

Question 3

Name the main way we can protect people from volcanoes.

Answer 3

Evacuation

Question 4

Give four ways we can protect buildings from earthquakes.

Answer 4

Steel frames so buildings sway
Computer controlled weights on roofs
Foundations sunk into the ground
Fire resistant building materials

Question 5

Who monitors/tracks tropical storms?

Answer 5

National hurricane centre in Florida

Question 6

Give four ways we can protect buildings from tropical storms.

Answer 6

Storm shutters on windows
Tie down items that could be blown away
Remove trees close to buildings
Buildings on stilts to reduce the impact of flooding

Question 7

Out of earthquakes, volcano eruptions and tropical storms which two can we predict?

Answer 7

Volcanic eruptions and tropical storms