Living with Natural Hazards

6 & 7 Mark Exam Practice Questions

GCSE Geography

1 Describe ways in which the damaging effects of either an earthquake or a volcanic eruption may be reduced.Chosen hazard ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(6 marks)(Extra space) ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

2 With the help of Figure 7 explain why the people of the USA may be better prepared for a tropical storm than the people of Myanmar..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (6 marks)(Extra space) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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3 Explain why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in Alaska. Use Figure 2 and your own knowledge.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(6 marks)Extra space .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

4 Use Figure 7 to describe and suggest reasons for the pattern of wildfires shown in Australia.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(6 marks)Extra space .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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FIGURE 7 is on the next page

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