24.16 - Real-Time Monitoring and Global Epicentre Databases
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of the USGS?
💡 Hint: Think about which organization focuses on geological hazards.
Name one Indian organization that tracks seismic activity.
💡 Hint: Consider institutions dealing with weather and earthquakes.
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What does IMD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the Indian agency for weather and seismic activities.
True or False: Epicentre databases are only used in the United States.
💡 Hint: Consider the global nature of data collection.
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Evaluate the impact of global databases like USGS on local earthquake preparedness and response strategies. Provide examples to support your evaluation.
💡 Hint: Think about how sharing information globally affects local safety.
Propose a plan for integrating real-time seismic data into urban planning for a new city with high seismic risk. What factors must be considered?
💡 Hint: What elements would be essential for ensuring safety in a new urban environment?
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