DP Geography Questionbank

Briefly explain two geographical consequences of a recent human-induced (technological) hazard.

Describe the distribution and tracks of hurricanes (tropical cyclones, typhoons) affecting mainland Asia.

Using one or more recent examples, discuss the relative importance of short-term and long-term responses to hazard events and/or disasters.

Explain three reasons why communities may underestimate the probability of a major hazard event occurring in the area in which they live.

(i) Describe the change in the total number of reported disasters between 1971 and 2010.

(ii) State the type of natural hazard that has not increased in frequency since 1981.

(iii) Estimate the total economic losses due to storms and floods between 1971 and 2010.

Discuss the view that human vulnerability to natural hazards (excluding river flooding) is greater in urban areas than in rural areas.

Explain how two of the other factors (other than factor A) shown on the diagram affect vulnerability to hazards.

Analyse why communities may underestimate the probability of a hazard event occurring.

For one or more hazards of your choice, examine how estimates are made for the probability and likely impact of a major hazard event.

“Poorer communities are more vulnerable to the impacts of hazard events than richer communities.” Discuss this statement.

Describe the global distribution of either volcanoes or earthquakes.

Suggest three factors that might affect an individual’s perception of the risk posed by tectonic hazards.

Explain three conditions necessary for the formation of tropical hurricanes.

Suggest reasons for the changes you identified in (a) for number of deaths.

Suggest two reasons why individuals and communities may underestimate the probability of a severe drought occurring in the region in which they live.

With reference to the diagram, describe the changes in number of deaths

Examine the factors that affect the choice of adjustments before, and responses after, tectonic (earthquake/volcanic) hazard events.

Discuss the reasons why some low-income countries may be more vulnerable than others to the effects of hazard events.

With reference to the diagram, describe the changes in economic losses.

Suggest reasons for the changes you identified in (a) for economic losses.

Outline what is meant by the term “drought”.

Briefly describe one physical cause of a located severe drought.

Examine the reasons why people continue to live in areas affected by frequent earthquake or volcanic activity.

Explain two possible human impacts that could occur as a result of a long-term drought in the area shown on the map.

Suggest one short-term strategy that the local community could use to help overcome the problem of drought in the area shown on the map.

Outline two factors that can influence the vulnerability of a community to the impacts of a tectonic hazard event.

Briefly explain the occurrence of either volcanoes or earthquakes at constructive plate margins.

Briefly explain the occurrence of either volcanoes or earthquakes at destructive plate margins.

Examine the effectiveness of short- and long-term responses to one recent disaster caused by a hurricane (tropical cyclone/typhoon).

Explain two reasons for the increase in the numbers of people affected by disasters in recent years.

Examine why some hazard events are more predictable than others.

Outline the main features of one scale used to measure the magnitude of one named hazard type.

Describe what is meant by hazard risk.

Examine the importance of re-assessing risk and re-examining vulnerability following any major hazard event.

Explain two ways in which people’s vulnerability to a tectonic hazard may be reduced.