Environmental
Hazards
National 5 Style Questions
Geography Department
St Ninian’s High School
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Hurricane Irene, August 2011
Explain the causes of tropical storms.
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Icelandic Eruption 2010
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b)
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Study the diagram above
For the Icelandic eruption, or any other volcanic eruption you have studied, describe the effects of
the eruption on the people and the surrounding landscape.
For an earthquake or volcanic eruption which you have studied, explain the importance of short
and long-term aid.
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Haiti Earthquake 2010
a)
b)
Referring to the Haiti Earthquake, or any other earthquake you have studied:
explain the cause of the earthquake;
describe the impact of the earthquake on the landscape and people of the area.
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a)
b)
For a tropical storm you have studied:
describe the methods of predicting the storm and comment on their effectiveness;
explain the importance of long-term aid in reducing the effect of the storm.
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Distribution of Volcanoes
Study the map above.
Explain the main causes of volcanic activity.
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6.
Describe methods used to predict volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
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For a tropical storm you have studied, explain the need for both long-term and short-term aid.
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8.
Path of Tropical Storms starting in the Caribbean Sea
Study the diagram above.
Describe the movement of tropical storms shown on the map.
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Explain the main causes of tropical storms.
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10.
Earthquake Damage
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b)
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Pacific Ring of Fire
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b)
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Look at the diagram above.
For an earthquake you have studied, describe the impact on the landscape and the local population.
Describe ways in which the effects of an earthquake can be reduced.
Study the map above.
Explain the distribution of tectonic activity in the area shown.
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Referring to an earthquake or volcanic eruption you have studied:
describe methods of predicting the hazard;
explain the importance of both short term and long term aid in reducing the effects of the hazard.
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For a named tropical storm you have studied, describe in detail its impact on the landscape and
population.
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14.
Pakistan Earthquake, October 2005
Study the diagram above.
For this, or any other earthquake you have studied, explain the main causes of the earthquake.
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Comparison of similar Richter Scale Earthquakes
Pakistan Earthquake
October 2005
Richter Scale 7.6
Deaths 79 000
Injured 75 038
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b)
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San Francisco Earthquake
October 1989
Richter Scale 7.1
Deaths 63
Injured 3757
Study the diagrams above
Explain why earthquakes of similar strength have different effects on the landscape and population
in the areas affected.
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For a Tropical Storm you have studied, how effective were the warnings given in helping to reduce
the impact of the storm?
Give reasons for your answer.
What help was given to the people in the area immediately after the storm in part a)
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Tropical Storms
Study the map above.
Using the information shown on the map, explain, in detail, the distribution of tropical storms
throughout the world.
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18.
Boxing Day Tsunami 2004—Indian Ocean
Study the diagram above.
“The Boxing Day tsunami was caused by a massive underwater earthquake.”
a)
b)
c)
Describe the effects of this, or any other earthquake, on the people and surrounding areas.
For your chosen earthquake, describe the role of aid agencies involved in the rescue operations.
How effective were their efforts?
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