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Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice

Paper 1 structured question: Managing the impacts of natural hazards

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Managing the impacts of natural hazards

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Managing the effects of tectonic hazards involves several strategies before, during, and after an event to reduce damage and support affected communities.

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Tectonic Hazard Management

Strategies include monitoring and warning systems, land use zoning, building structures, disaster preparedness (plans, drills, emergency supplies, rescue teams), evacuation procedures, reconstruction, and international assistance.

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    Describe two strategies used before a tectonic hazard event to reduce damage.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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Flood Management Techniques

Includes monitoring and warning systems, use of storm hydrographs, shelters, rescue operations, reconstruction, and flood management techniques.

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    Explain how storm hydrographs help in managing floods.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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