PLATE TEC -threats

Question 0

benefits of living near volcanoes

Answer 0

1) fertile volcanic soil
2) precious stones anf minerals
3) tourism
4) geothermal energy

Question 1

risks of living near volcanoes

Answer 1

1) destruction
2) landslides
3) pollution
4) effect on weather

Question 2

threat of living near EQ zones

Answer 2

1) threat of tsunamis
2) disruption of services
3) fires
4) landslides
5) destruction of property
6) destruction of infrastructure
7) loss of lives

Question 3

EQ PREPAREDNESS MEASURES

Answer 3

1) land use regulation
2) building design
3) infrastructure development
4) emergency drills
5) use of technology

Question 4

EQ SHORT TERM RESPONSES

Answer 4

1) handling the status of affected area
2) searching for and rescuing casualties
3) providing medical aid, food and water
4) setting up emergency shelters
5) calling for humanitarian aid

Question 5

EQ LONG TERM RESPONSES

Answer 5

1) improving infrastructure
2) compensating people who lose their land and property
3) ensuring the affected region recovers economically
4) improving health options