Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Geography

Human responses: mitigation, preparedness, recovery: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which stage of human response to a tectonic disaster involves providing immediate medical care, food, and temporary shelter to victims?

Question 2

1 mark

In the following land-use zoning map of a volcanic island, which area would be most effectively protected through a restriction on permanent residential development to mitigate the risk of lahars?

Question 3

1 mark

Despite the presence of sophisticated technological systems for hazard detection, effective disaster preparedness in Less Developed Countries (LDCs) often faces significant challenges. In a coastal LDC with an operational tsunami detection system, which of the following is the most common and critical bottleneck that hinders timely and successful public evacuation?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is considered a preparedness measure against tectonic hazards?

Question 5

1 mark

An early warning system for a potential volcanic eruption is technically sophisticated but fails to prevent significant casualties in a nearby rural community in a Less Developed Country (LDC). Which of the following is the most probable breakdown in the 'last mile' of the warning chain?

Question 6

2 marks

In the context of human responses to hazards, what is the main goal of preparedness measures?

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain why the establishment of community-based evacuation centers and emergency drills are classified as preparedness measures rather than mitigation strategies in the response to tectonic hazards.

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain how the socio-economic constraint of settlement inertia often undermines the implementation of land-use zoning as a mitigation strategy during the recovery phase of a tectonic disaster cycle.

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Question 9

4 marks

Preparedness is a proactive phase in the hazard management cycle.
(a) Identify two essential components that should be included in a community earthquake drill. (2 points)
(b) Explain how hazard mapping can assist local governments in preparing for emergency response and evacuation. (2 points)

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Question 10

4 marks

Mitigation strategies can be categorized into structural and non-structural measures.
(a) Identify two structural engineering techniques used to reinforce buildings in earthquake-prone areas. (2 points)
(b) Explain how land-use zoning serves as a non-structural mitigation measure to reduce volcanic risks. (2 points)

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