AQA Geography Paper 1 Questions and Answers 2024/2025
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What is a natural hazard?
An extreme natural process that can cause significant damage and disruption to
humans
What are the two main types of natural hazard?
Tectonic and climatic
Give four examples of tectonic hazards
Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, avalanches
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At what type or types of plate margin are volcanoes more likely?
Destructive and constructive
At what type or types of plate margin are earthquakes more likely?
All types
What is the difference between a primary effect and a secondary effect of a natural
hazard?
Primary effects happen immediately as a result of the hazard, secondary effects can
be delayed
Give two examples of secondary effects of earthquakes
Tsunamis, food shortages, economic weakening
What are the two main types of response to a natural hazard?
Immediate and long-term
What were the main primary effects of New Zealand's 2016 earthquake?
2 people died. 50 people injured. Thousands of buildings damaged and destroyed.
Critical transport infrastructure damaged and destroyed. Water, sewage, power and
communications cut off. $8.5bn in damage.
What were the main secondary effects of New Zealand's 2016 earthquake?
Landslides blocked roads and rail. River blockages caused flooding. Tsunami
generated which caused flooding and further damage.
What were the main immediate responses to New Zealand's 2016 earthquake?
Tsunami warning. Evacuation to higher ground and shelters. Temporary water supplies
provided. International aid and supplies delivered.
What were the main long-term responses to New Zealand's 2016 earthquake?
New water pipes built to withstand future damage. Charities set up with international
donations to help those worst affected. Central funds provided for rebuilding. Repair
of roads and rails.
What were the main primary effects of Nepal's 2015 earthquake?
9000 people died. 22000+ injured. Millions of people left homeless. Hundreds of
thousands of buildings damaged and destroyed. Millions of people left without clean
water and sanitation. Critical transport infrastructure damaged and destroyed. $5bn
in damage.
What were the main secondary effects of Nepal's 2015 earthquake?
Landslides blocked roads. Outbreaks of typhus. Avalanches.
What were the main immediate responses to Nepal's 2015 earthquake?
International charities provided medicine, food, water and shelters. Rescue workers
sent by India and China.
What were the main long-term responses to Nepal's 2015 earthquake?
International funding to build earthquake-resistant housing and infrastructure. Repair
of water supply. Reopening roads. Preparation of alternative energy sources in case
of future events. Reopening of heritage sites to encourage tourism.
Why do some people choose to live in an area of tectonic hazard?
Volcanic soil can be very fertile. Volcanoes can be tourist attractions. Don't want to
leave jobs or families. Risk management strategies can lower the hazard risk.
Why do some people not have a choice about living in an area of tectonic hazard?
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