Practice Regional Distribution - 4.3 | 3. Speed of Onset in Hazard Management | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the speed of onset for earthquakes?

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly an earthquake can strike.

Question 2

Easy

Which type of disaster generally provides more warning, floods or cyclones?

💡 Hint: Consider the advance notice given by meteorological services.

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Question 1

What type of disaster occurs suddenly and without warning?

  • Earthquake
  • Cyclone
  • Flood

💡 Hint: Think about which disaster can happen at any moment without forecasts.

Question 2

Floods account for what percentage of natural disasters from 1980 to 2005?

  • 25%
  • 35%
  • 45%

💡 Hint: Recall the statistics that highlight the significance of flooding.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze the role of urbanization in increasing the risk of hydro-meteorological disasters in developing countries.

💡 Hint: Think about how urban development affects drainage and land use.

Question 2

Evaluate the significance of improving early warning systems for natural disasters in minimizing loss of life.

💡 Hint: Consider real-world examples where warnings have saved lives before disasters.

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