11 Questions
Which preventive measures can help reduce landslides?
Building concrete walls with soil nails
Where do 90% of earthquakes occur according to the text?
Ring of Fire
What is the main difference between the oceanic crust and the continental crust?
The oceanic crust contains solid rock.
What is the purpose of slope rehabilitation mentioned in the text?
To repair damaged hillsides
What is one of the functions of green land mentioned in the text?
To maintain food and water supplies
What is the primary focus of earthquake survival education?
Equipping people with survival skills and kits
Which seismological phenomenon involves rocks moving past each other?
Conservative plate sliding
What is a key aspect of earthquake prevention measures related to land use?
Implementing strict building height restrictions
In seismology, what is the Richter scale primarily used to measure?
Magnitude of earthquake tremors
What is a common feature of facilities designated as temporary evacuation sites?
Being constructed with shock-proof designs
Which type of plate movement results in pressure along the plate boundaries exceeding limits, causing a break?
Towards each other (destructive)
Prepare for your Geography test on Natural Living Hazards, focusing on topics like preventive measures for landslides, risk assessment, slope rehabilitation, and earthquake structure. Test Date: 15/4/24 (pages 36-71)
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