Management of Tectonic Hazards (Edexcel AS Geography): Exam Questions

Study Figures 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d

Figure 7a
Information about the causes of the disaster

Figure 7b
Three viewpoints about the Tonga disaster

Figure 7c
The impact of the Tongan tsunami wave around the Pacific region

Figure 7d
Three scenes from Tonga

Evaluate the relative importance of physical and human factors in causing the Tonga disaster.

Using one named example, explain the economic and human impacts of a tectonic mega-disaster.

Named example

Assess the view that tectonic disasters are affecting more people in the world, but causing fewer deaths than in the past.

Study Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d

Figure 4a
Information about Volcan Villarrica in the Andes, Chile, South America

Figure 4b
Villarrica National Park showing nearby towns and major threats

Figure 4c
Hazard responses during the 2015 eruption of Volcan Villarrica

Figure 4d
Three scenes from Mt Villarrica

Evaluate the view that the risks from tectonic activity in Villarrica National Park outweigh those from glacial processes.

Study Figures 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d

Figure 7a
Information about Bali, a volcanic island in Indonesia

Figure 7b
Major threats and concentration of population in Bali

Figure 7c
Hazard responses during landslides and volcanic eruptions in 2017

Figure 7d
Images showing a lack of planned coastal management

Evaluate the view that the risks from tectonic activity in Bali outweigh those from coastal processes.

Explain two strategies used to modify tectonic hazard events.

Study Figure 1

Figure 1
Total reported economic damage caused by tectonic hazards between 1996 and 2016

Compare the economic damage caused by tectonic hazards before and after 2006.

Assess the effectiveness of prediction and forecasting in the management of tectonic hazards.