Understanding Tectonic Hazards

What are the three main layers of the Earth mentioned in the video?

• Core, mantle, and crust

• Crust, lithosphere, and core

• Mantle, crust, and surface

• Core, surface, and mantle

Which type of crust is described as being denser, leading to subduction when meeting continental plates?

• Mantle crust

• Continental crust

• Surface crust

• Oceanic crust

What is a key characteristic of destructive plate margins?

• Plates remain stationary

• One plate is forced down

• Plates move apart

• Plates slide past each other

Which plate margin is characterized by plates moving apart from each other?

• Static

• Conservative

• Destructive

• Constructive

Which earthquake case study mentioned in the video occurred in 2015?

• Chilean earthquake

• Nepalese earthquake

• Japanese earthquake

• Italian earthquake

What was a primary effect of the Nepalese earthquake?

• Rebuilding of historical sites

• Decrease in tourism

• Avalanches on Everest

• Destruction of hospitals

What long-term response was observed after the Italian earthquake?

• Temporary housing

• Immediate medical aid

• Water and food distribution

• Rebuilding historical buildings

What does the 'P' in the three Ps of disaster risk reduction stand for?

• Prevention, Prediction, Planning

• Preparation, Protection, Prevention

• Protection, Prediction, Planning

• Protection, Prevention, Provision

Which technology is often lacking in less economically developed countries, leading to higher disaster impacts?

• High-speed internet

• Advanced agricultural techniques

• Earthquake-resistant buildings

• Automated weather stations

What planning aspect is crucial for efficient disaster response according to the video?

• Long-term food storage

• Evacuation routes

• Public awareness campaigns

• International aid agreements