tectonic hazards 1.4 Flashcards

(40 cards)

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What are primary responses to tectonic events?

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Immediate actions taken during or shortly after a tectonic event, such as search and rescue operations.

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What are secondary responses to tectonic events?

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Actions taken after the immediate response, focusing on recovery and rebuilding, such as providing long-term medical care.

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Fill in the blank: Primary responses typically include _______.

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evacuations and emergency relief.

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True or False: Secondary responses happen simultaneously with primary responses.

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False

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What is a key strategy to manage tectonic hazards?

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Implementing early warning systems.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a primary response? A) Long-term housing solutions B) Search and rescue C) Infrastructure rebuilding

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B) Search and rescue

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What role do government agencies play in managing tectonic events?

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They coordinate emergency responses and recovery efforts.

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True or False: Community preparedness is essential for effective management of tectonic hazards.

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True

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Fill in the blank: _______ is a strategy that involves educating the public about tectonic hazards.

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Awareness and preparedness training

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What is the purpose of building codes in tectonic hazard management?

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To ensure structures can withstand seismic events.

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What is a common secondary response to a major earthquake?

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Reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a primary response? A) Medical assistance B) Public information campaigns C) Evacuation

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B) Public information campaigns

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What type of planning can reduce the impact of tectonic events?

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Land-use planning.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ phase focuses on recovery and rebuilding after a tectonic event.

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reconstruction

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True or False: Secondary responses can take years to fully implement.

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True

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What is the role of technology in managing tectonic hazards?

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To enhance prediction, monitoring, and response capabilities.

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What is an example of a primary response related to public safety?

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Setting up temporary shelters for displaced individuals.

18
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Multiple choice: What is the main focus of secondary responses? A) Immediate rescue B) Long-term recovery C) Emergency medical treatment

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B) Long-term recovery

19
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True or False: Tectonic hazard management strategies should be developed in advance of an event.

20
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What is a significant challenge during primary responses?

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Limited resources and coordination.

21
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Fill in the blank: _______ is critical for effective communication during tectonic events.

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Clear and timely information

22
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What is the purpose of risk assessment in managing tectonic hazards?

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To identify vulnerable areas and prioritize resources.

23
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Multiple choice: Which strategy is used to strengthen buildings against earthquakes? A) Retrofitting B) Evacuation planning C) Public education

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A) Retrofitting

24
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What type of training can help communities prepare for tectonic events?

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Disaster response drills.

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Fill in the blank: _______ involves engaging local communities in hazard management efforts.
Community-based approaches
26
What is an essential component of a comprehensive disaster management plan?
Integration of primary and secondary response strategies.
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True or False: All tectonic events require the same response strategies.
False
28
What is the significance of international aid in secondary responses?
It provides additional resources and expertise for recovery.
29
Fill in the blank: _______ can help mitigate the effects of tectonic hazards through infrastructure improvements.
Investment in resilient infrastructure
30
What is the ultimate goal of managing tectonic hazards?
To minimize loss of life and property.
31
What is the primary purpose of immigration policies?
To regulate the entry and stay of foreign nationals in a country.
32
True or False: Refugee resettlement is a method of managing migration.
True
33
Fill in the blank: Countries often use __________ to manage the flow of migrants across their borders.
visa systems
34
What is a common strategy used by governments to control illegal immigration?
Border enforcement and patrols.
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Which of the following is NOT a method of migration management? A) Regularization programs B) Open borders C) Asylum processes
B) Open borders
36
Define 'temporary work visas.'
Visas that allow foreign nationals to work in a country for a limited period.
37
What role do international agreements play in migration management?
They establish frameworks for cooperation and standards among countries.
38
True or False: Economic migration is solely driven by the desire for better job opportunities.
False
39
What is the purpose of asylum processes in migration management?
To provide protection to individuals fleeing persecution or danger in their home countries.
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Identify one challenge faced by countries in managing migration.
Balancing national security with humanitarian obligations.