Hazardous environments — AS & A Level Geography (9696) questions by topic

Fig. 7.1 shows the frequency of Atlantic hurricanes, 1920–2020. Compare the pattern of major hurricane frequency with the pattern of non-major hurricane frequency shown in Fig.…

Assess the effectiveness of different methods of managing volcanic hazards.

'Human activity is the most significant cause of mass movements.' How far do you agree with this view?

Fig. 7.1 shows the Typhoon Haiyan storm surge, San Pedro Bay, Philippines, 2013. Describe the variations in the height of the storm surge shown in Fig. 7.1.

'Soil liquefaction is the most significant hazard resulting from earthquakes.' How far do you agree with this view? [20]

Assess the effectiveness of different ways of managing hazards resulting from atmospheric disturbances. [20]

Fig. 7.1 shows the Typhoon Haiyan storm surge, San Pedro Bay, Philippines, 2013. Describe the variations in the height of the storm surge shown in Fig. 7.1.

'Soil liquefaction is the most significant hazard resulting from earthquakes.' How far do you agree with this view?

Assess the effectiveness of different ways of managing hazards resulting from atmospheric disturbances.

Fig. 7.1 shows pyroclastic flows from Soufrière Hills volcano, Montserrat, on 8 January 2010. Describe the pattern of pyroclastic flows shown in Fig. 7.1.

Assess the extent to which impacts of hazards resulting from atmospheric disturbances vary.

Using a case study, evaluate the problems of sustainable management of a hazardous environment.

Fig. 7.1 shows the predicted development of a tsunami after an earthquake in Japan, 11 March 2011. Describe the predicted development of the tsunami shown in Fig. 7.1.

To what extent is the Coriolis force the most important factor influencing the formation and development of large-scale atmospheric disturbances?

Evaluate the most effective way of managing mass movement hazards.

Fig. 7.1 shows the predicted development of a tsunami after an earthquake in Japan, 11 March 2011. Describe the predicted development of the tsunami shown in Fig. 7.1.

To what extent is the Coriolis force the most important factor influencing the formation and development of large-scale atmospheric disturbances?

Evaluate the most effective way of managing mass movement hazards.

Fig. 7.1 shows average tsunami heights along the coastline of North and South Island, New Zealand, over the last 2500 years. Describe the distribution of average tsunami heights…

'Some types of mass movement are more hazardous than others.' How far do you agree with this view?

Assess the view that storm surges are the most significant hazard from large-scale atmospheric disturbances (cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons).

Fig. 7.1 is a photograph which shows the eruption of the Soufrière Hills volcano, on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, in 2010. Describe the main characteristics of the volcanic…

'Hazard mapping is the most effective way to prepare for hazards from mass movements.' How far do you agree with this view?

Assess the view that it is easier to predict and monitor large-scale atmospheric disturbances (cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons) than it is for small-scale atmospheric disturbances…

Fig. 7.1 shows average tsunami heights along the coastline of North and South Island, New Zealand, over the last 2500 years. Describe the distribution of average tsunami heights…

‘Some types of mass movement are more hazardous than others.’ How far do you agree with this view?

Assess the view that storm surges are the most significant hazard from large-scale atmospheric disturbances (cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons).

Fig. 7.1 shows a liquefaction hazard map for the island province of Bohol, The Philippines. Describe the pattern of liquefaction risk shown in Fig. 7.1.

‘Monitoring is the most effective method of managing mass movement hazards.’ How far do you agree with this view?

To what extent are high winds the most significant hazard of small-scale atmospheric disturbances (tornadoes)?

Fig. 7.1 shows a diagram of a mass movement. Describe the characteristics of the mass movement shown in Fig. 7.1.

'Volcanic hazards have a greater impact on lives than on property.' To what extent do you agree with this view?

Assess the extent to which latitude determines the global distribution of areas most at risk from atmospheric disturbances.

Fig. 7.1 shows a diagram of a mass movement. Describe the characteristics of the mass movement shown in Fig. 7.1.

'Volcanic hazards have a greater impact on lives than on property.' To what extent do you agree with this view?

Assess the extent to which latitude determines the global distribution of areas most at risk from atmospheric disturbances.

Fig. 7.1 shows the recurrence intervals and impacts for selected natural hazards. Compare the relationships between recurrence intervals and impacts for the natural hazards as…

Assess the view that high winds are the most significant hazard of large-scale atmospheric disturbances.

To what extent is it difficult to prepare for mass movement hazards?

Fig. 7.1 shows the duration of precursors and events for different natural hazards. Precursors are natural warning signs that often come before the event. Compare the duration of…

'Mass movement hazards vary in the extent to which they can be predicted and prepared for.' How far do you agree with this view?

Assess the extent to which it is possible to prepare for the impacts of earthquakes.

Fig. 7.1 shows the recurrence intervals and impacts for selected natural hazards. Compare the relationships between recurrence intervals and impacts for the natural hazards as…

Assess the view that high winds are the most significant hazard of large-scale atmospheric disturbances.

To what extent is it difficult to prepare for mass movement hazards?