protectio, planning and preparation Flashcards
how can we prepare for earthquakes
earthquake drills and planning by emergency services
what are the two signs that a volcano may erupt
earthquakes, increase in levels of sulphur dioxide, increase in ground surface temperatures
name the main way we can protect people from volcanoes
evacuation
give two ways we can protect buildings from earthquakes
steel frames so building sway, Computer controlled weights on roofs, foundation sunk into the ground, fire resistant building materials
Who monitors and tracks tropical storms
National hurricane centre in Florida
give two ways we can protect buildings from tropical storms
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
give two ways we can plan to reduce the damage caused by tropical storms
education of children, leaflets and posters informing people of what to do such as knowing where evacuation shelters are
out of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tropical storms which two could be predicted
volcanic eruptions and tropical storms
when have four out of the five U.K.’s wettest years occurred
four out of the five have occurred since the year 2000
have temperatures in the UK on average increase or decreased in recent years
increased
The highest daily temperature occurred when and what is the temperature
August 2003 Kent 38.5C
have rainfall totals increased or decreased in the UK recently
increased
A recent extreme flooding event is
Cockermouth November 2009
in which year did we get heavy snowfall
December 2010
in which year did we experience a heat wave
August 2003
