Earthquake Management (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Study Figure 3b below.

Identify one feature of this building that makes it more tsunami resistant.

Study Figure 3b below.

Identify the building design characteristic in Box X that makes this building more resistant to collapse.

Define the term earthquake risk assessment

Explain one way risk assessments can be used to manage earthquake hazards.

Explain one way people can prepare for earthquakes.

Explain one way building design can help prepare for earthquakes.

Explain one way hazard mapping can help preparation for an earthquake event

Explain two reasons preparation for earthquakes may be more effective in some countries than others.

Explain two reasons short-term responses to earthquakes can be more effective in some countries than others.

Study Figure 3c and Figure 3d below.

Analyse the use of hazard, vulnerability and risk mapping in reducing the impact of earthquakes.

Study Figure 3c and Figure 3d below.

Analyse the use of GIS in managing earthquake risk.

Study Figure 3c below

Analyse the different strategies for preparing for earthquakes.

Study Figure 3c.

Analyse the effectiveness of earthquake preparation strategies used to reduce risk.

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