Question detail
Which example illustrates the varying effects of tectonic hazards based on wealth?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section A: The challenge of natural hazards
Question
- A. The 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2011 Japan earthquake
- B. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2010 Chile earthquake
- C. The 1989 San Francisco earthquake and the 1994 Northridge earthquake
- D. The 2015 Nepal earthquake and the 2008 Sichuan earthquake
Answer
The correct answer is The 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2011 Japan earthquake.
Explanation
The correct option is The 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2011 Japan earthquake. The 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2011 Japan earthquake is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to use named examples to show how tectonic hazard effects and responses vary between two areas with contrasting levels of wealth. 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
Contrasting Wealth Impact
Students often fail to identify how the effects and responses to tectonic hazards differ between wealthy and less wealthy areas.
To fix this, students should study specific examples of tectonic hazards in both wealthy and less wealthy regions, focusing on the differences in infrastructure, emergency response, and recovery efforts.
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