Tectonic Hazard key terms

Which are examples of tectonic hazard? Select all that apply

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes
• Volcanic eruptions

• Blizzards

What is a plate boundary?

• A plate boundary is a line drawn on a map to separate different regions.
• A plate boundary is the region where two tectonic plates meet e.g. destructive, constructive or conservative

• A plate boundary is a term used in computer science to describe data storage.
• A plate boundary is a type of dish used for serving food.

When talking about hazards, what does the word 'effect' mean?

• the damage done by a hazard

• how people react and try to problem solve after a hazard

When talking about hazards, what does the word 'response' mean?

• the damage done by a hazard

• how people react and try to problem solve after a hazard

What does destructive boundary mean?

• Where plates move towards each other

• Where plates move apart

• Where plates move past each other in the same direction or in opposite directions

What does constructive boundary mean?

• Where plates move towards each other

• Where plates move apart

• Where plates move past each other in the same direction or in opposite directions

What does conservative boundary mean?

• Where plates move towards each other

• Where plates move apart

• Where plates move past each other in the same direction or in opposite directions

What does immediate response mean?

• How something is fixed over a long time

• What is done straight away to help

What does long term response mean?

• How something is fixed over a long time

• What is done straight away to help

Match the following 3P words to their definitions

• How people try to deal with a hazard

• Prepare

• Trying to forecast a hazard

• Protect

• Earthquake proof buildings

• Predict