4.4 - Growth of Disasters
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Practice Questions
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What disaster is characterized by a sudden onset without warning?
💡 Hint: Think of disasters that happen quickly.
Name one of the three types of tectonic plate boundaries.
💡 Hint: They relate to how plates interact.
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Which type of disaster is most prevalent from 1980 to 2005?
💡 Hint: Think about which disasters are shaped by weather.
True or False: Earthquakes can be predicted with high accuracy.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of sudden onset disasters.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of current technologies used in predicting hydro-meteorological disasters.
💡 Hint: Look into both technological advancements and human resource aspects.
Propose a plan to mitigate the impact of floods in urban areas.
💡 Hint: Consider how each element contributes to protecting the community.
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