T1-living With Tectonic Hazards

Question 1

Geothermal energy

Answer 1

Energy from steam or hot water produced from hot or molten underground rocks.

Question 2

Fertile soil

Answer 2

Soil that is rich in minerals from weathered lava which is good for growing crops

Question 3

Precious metal mining

Answer 3

Retrieval of gold, silver and copper ores which are hosted in volcanic rocks

Question 4

Precious gems mining

Answer 4

Diamonds, rubies, agates are produced as a result of lava flows.

Question 5

Tourism

Answer 5

Tectonic landscapes attract tourists to countries such as Japan to see volcanoes like Mount Fuji

Question 6

Therapies

Answer 6

Spas and beauty treatments attract visitors and locals for mineral rich mud baths and hot springs to places like Iceland where the Blue Lagoon is a world famous attraction.

Question 7

Wine

Answer 7

The fertile soils on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius near Naples produces fine wines.

Question 8

Infrequent hazards

Answer 8

Some areas have not been impacted for centuries and locals have never experienced the hazard.

Question 9

Management

Answer 9

Risks have been prepared and planned for and therefore minimized.

Question 10

Family history

Answer 10

Generations have lived in the same area and see no reason to move

Question 11

Employment opportunities

Answer 11

Many jobs in tourism, agriculture and mining attract workers.

Question 12

Preparation

Answer 12

Monitoring and land use planning make people feel safe from the hazard.