Case Studies

Question 1

Chile is an NEE what month and year did they have a major earthquake

Answer 1

February 2010

Question 2

What magnitude was the chile earthquake and at what plate margin

Answer 2

8.8 at a destructive plate margin

Question 3

Effects of earthquake in chile

Answer 3

500 people dead
12000 injured
220,000 homes gone
1500KM of roads damaged

Question 4

Immediate Responses of chile earthquake

Answer 4

Power and water restored to 90% of homes within 10 days
$60million was raised to build 30,000 small emergency shelters
A month after a plan to rebuild 200,000 homes was launched

Question 5

Nepal is an LIC country . What month and year did the earthquake take place

Answer 5

April 2015

Question 6

What magnitude earthquake was Nepal struck by

Answer 6

7.9

Question 7

What plate margin caused this

Answer 7

Destructive

Question 8

What two tectonic hazards did the nepal earthquake cause

Answer 8

Avalanches on Mount Everest
Landslides in the himalayas

Question 9

Primary effects of Nepal earthquake

Answer 9

9000 people died
20,000 people injured
500,000 homes destroyed

Question 10

Immediate response of Nepal earthquake

Answer 10

500,000 tents peovided
UN sent medical supplies to badly affected areas

Question 11

Long term response of Nepal earthquake

Answer 11

Stricter laws on building codes
New trekking routes on Mount Everest

Question 12

Long term response of chile earthquake

Answer 12

A month after a plan to rebuild 200,000 homes was launched
Cole’s strong economy could be rebuilt without much help from foreign aid
It took chile four years to fully recover from damage from ports and airport

Question 13

Extreme weather event in UK is called

Answer 13

“Beast from the east”

Question 14

Whalen did beast from the east happen and what is it

Answer 14

Late February to march 2018
Snowstorm/ extreme cold weather

Question 15

What was the causes of b from the e

Answer 15

Polar continental air from Siberia collided with storm Emma from the south
The brought heavy snow , strong winds and freezing temperature to the uk

Question 16

Social impacts from b from the e

Answer 16

Schools and roads closed
Hundreds stranded in motor ways
10+ deaths linked to the cold

Question 17

Economic impacts from the b from the e

Answer 17

Uk economy lost up to £1billion per day
Transport delayed or cancelled
Shops and deliveries disrupted, shops empty

Question 18

Environmental impacts from beast from the east

Answer 18

Snow drifts over 7 meters in some places
Wildlife and wild stock at risk
Burst pipes and water shortages in some areas

Question 19

Short term responses for bfe

Answer 19

Red weather warnings issued by the met office
Army helped to rescue stranded drivers and transport NHS staff
Fritters and snow ploughs worked to clear major roads

Question 20

Long term responses for bfe

Answer 20

Better planning for future snow events
More grit and emergency supplies stocked up after event

Question 21

Evaluation of beast from east

Answer 21

Good short term response reduced deaths
Lack of preparation for extreme conditions and better infrastructure needed- to avoid burst pipes-

Question 24

Why is energy a development opportunity in Svalbard

Answer 24

They have the potential for geothermal energy

A huge supply of coal

Question 25

Why is fishing a development opportunity in Svalbard

Answer 25

The Barents Sea is south of Svalbard island is one of the worlds richest fishing grounds Over 150 species of fish Good fishing industry

Question 26

Why is the fishing industry in sval hard sustainable

Answer 26

Russia and Norway control the waters so that over fishing doesn’t happen This allows fish to reproduce so there’s more fish in the ocean

Question 27

Why is tourism a development opportunity in Svalbard

Answer 27

Provides 300 jobs 60,000 visitors annually Beautiful attraction - glaciers, northern lights whale watching Activities- snowmobiles , dog sledding , kayaking

Question 28

Why is mineral extraction a development opportunity in Svalbard

Answer 28

Vast reserves of coal which is vital for economy Svalbard main source or income Provides 300 jobs

Question 29

Why is extreme temperature a challenge in Svalbard

Answer 29

Workers need to wear thick clothing to avoid frostbite This thick clothing slows them down meaning less work is done and profit is lost

Question 30

Why is building a challenge in Svalbard

Answer 30

In summer months permafrost melts. This causes the buildings built in permafrost to tilt, crack or collapse

Question 31

Why is providing services a challenge in Svalbard

Answer 31

In order for people to have hot water and heat in homes , pipes must be built above the ground and well insulated It must be above the ground to avoid melting permafrost

Question 32

Why is inaccessibility a problem is Svalbard

Answer 32

Longyearbyen has only one airport that has no direct international flights 50km of road around longyearbyen only You can only fly or sail to Svalbard

Question 33

Why is inaccessibility a problem in Svalbard

Answer 33

Emergency response limitations Supply dependency- a delay could lead to shortages Tourism and economy- restricted access reduces numbers Longyearbyen has one airport with no direct international flights 50km of roads around longyearbyen Only get to Svalbard by plane or boat

Question 34

What’s your tropical storm case study

Answer 34

Typhoon haiyan

Question 35

Primary effect of typhoon Haiyan with point evi eval

Answer 35

Lives lost 6300 people were killed Widespread grief and trauma, pressure on morgues and pressure on emergency services to recover bodies

Question 36

Secondary effect of typhoon haiyan Point evi eval

Answer 36

People were homeless Over 4 million people left homeless It took over 4 years to rebuild homes. Shelters were erected quickly

Question 37

Immediate response to typhoon haiyan Point evi eval

Answer 37

International aid The Red Cross gave food water and shelter Aid can sometimes be conditional and have to be payed back

Question 38

What’s your river case study

Answer 38

Banbury management

Question 39

Example of river formation

Answer 39

River tees Upper course , interlocking spurs and water fall Lower course- oxbow lakes and meanders

Question 40

Example of coastal landforms name

Answer 40

Dorset coast Stacks stumps called the old harry rocks Headlands and bays

Question 41

How to structure 6/9 markers

Answer 41

What was needed What was done The effects

Question 42

What was done in the Banbury river management scheme

Answer 42

2.9 km embankment built Holds back 3 million m3 of water New habitats created such as trees and ponds The A361 road was raised

Question 42

Why was the Banbury river management scheme needed

Answer 42

Flat land and growing population made the area increasingly vunerabke

Question 43

Social economic and environmental impacts of the Banbury management

Answer 43

Social - 400 homes and businesses protected- reduces enxiety Economic- cost £18.5 million. Huge savings on damage repair and insurance Environmental- creation of wetland habitats although construction temporarily disrupted natural habitats