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Describe two strategies that can be used to reduce the loss caused by a tectonic hazard event.
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Management of Tectonic Hazards (Edexcel A Level Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 9GE0
2 hours12 questions
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4 marks
Describe two strategies that can be used to reduce the vulnerability of a population before a tectonic hazard event.
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3
3 marks
Explain how scientists can predict a volcanic eruption.
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4
3 marks
Explain how earthquake-resistant building design can reduce the impacts of an earthquake.
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5
2 marks
Study Figure 1, which shows the estimated economic cost of two earthquakes.
Using Figure 1, calculate the difference in the estimated economic cost between the Tohoku earthquake (Japan) and the Gorkha earthquake (Nepal).
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12 marks
Assess the reasons why managing the impacts of tectonic hazards varies in its effectiveness.
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12 marks
Assess the importance of governance in the successful management of tectonic mega-disasters.
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12 marks
Assess the importance of prediction and forecasting in reducing the vulnerability of communities to earthquake hazards.
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4
12 marks
Assess the effectiveness of strategies used to manage the impacts of volcanic hazards.
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5
12 marks
Assess the importance of prediction and forecasting in reducing the impacts of tectonic hazards.
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12 marks
Assess the relative effectiveness of the different strategies used to modify the impacts of tectonic hazards.
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12 marks
Assess the reasons why deaths from tectonic hazards have generally fallen since 1960 while their economic costs have risen.
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