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SL Paper 1

The diagram shows possible impacts of an earthquake on a city and its community.

[Source: Grant Agreement No 244061 – Project acronym: SYNER-G]

Briefly outline two long-term impacts of infrastructure damage that could be included in Box A.

[2]
a.

Outline how one characteristic of a community’s population structure can affect its vulnerability to earthquakes.

[2]
b.

Explain three strategies that could increase the personal resilience of community members to an earthquake event such as the one shown in the diagram.

[6]
c.



Examine the severity of the impacts of different types of mass movement on human well-being.

[10]
a.

Examine the effectiveness of technology and planning strategies in reducing human vulnerability to volcanic hazards.

[10]
b.