Question detail
What is a common secondary effect of tectonic hazards?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section A: The challenge of natural hazards
Question
- A. Immediate evacuation of residents
- B. Aftershocks causing further damage
- C. Increased risk of disease outbreaks
- D. Ground shaking
Answer
The correct answer is Increased risk of disease outbreaks.
Explanation
The correct option is Increased risk of disease outbreaks. Increased risk of disease outbreaks is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to distinguish primary and secondary effects of a tectonic hazard. This belongs to Tectonic hazards within Section A: The challenge of natural hazards, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Tectonic hazards, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
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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