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What are the primary effects of a tectonic hazard?
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Section A: The challenge of natural hazards
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What are the primary effects of a tectonic hazard?
Answer
Primary effects of a tectonic hazard include immediate impacts such as ground shaking, surface rupture, and the destruction of buildings and infrastructure. These effects occur directly as a result of the tectonic event, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
Explanation
This answer is strong because it clearly defines primary effects and provides specific examples. The question tests the student's understanding of the immediate consequences of tectonic hazards.
Common mistake
Confusing Effects
Students often confuse primary effects of a tectonic hazard, such as immediate destruction, with secondary effects, like economic impacts and long-term recovery.
To fix this, clearly define primary effects as those that occur directly as a result of the hazard, and secondary effects as the longer-term consequences that follow.
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