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Cambridge IGCSE Geography

4.4Managing the impacts of tectonic hazards

Managing the impacts of tectonic hazards in Cambridge IGCSE Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 4.4.1Distinguish primary and secondary responses.
  2. 4.4.2Evaluate monitoring, prediction, protection, planning and technology for managing earthquakes and eruptions.
  3. 4.4.3Detailed specific example: the causes, impacts, responses and management of a named earthquake.
  4. 4.4.4Detailed specific example: the causes, impacts, responses and management of a named volcanic eruption.

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  • Managing tectonic hazards

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Managing the impacts of tectonic hazards: sample question

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What is the purpose of base isolators in an earthquake-resistant building?

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