New Century Geography (2nd edition) Section A Core module 2

Module test Living with Natural Hazards –

Are we better equipped than the others?

Geography Test 1
Living with Natural Hazards — Are we better equipped than the others?
Name: _________________（ ） Mark:____________／100
Class: _________ Date: _________________

Part 1: Multiple-choice (30 marks, 2 marks each)

Choose the best answer and put the letters in the boxes provided.
1. Which of the following natural hazards is shown in the photo below?

A. Volcanic eruption
B. Earthquake
C. Tsunami
D. Wildfire
2. Which of the following slopes is the most prone to landslides?
Slope Horizontal distance (m) Vertical distance (m)
A. 500 400
B. 400 300
C. 600 400
D. 700 250

3. Which of the following descriptions about the relief of Hong Kong are
correct?
(1) 60% of the slopes in Hong Kong have a gradient of higher than 20o.
(2) The highest hill in Hong Kong does not exceed 1,000m.
(3) The highest hill in Hong Kong is Lantau Peak.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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4. Which of the following measures is NOT adopted by the Hong Kong SAR
Government to prevent landslides?
A. Installing soil nails
B. Building drainage channels
C. Cutting slopes
D. Planting vegetation
5. Which of the following descriptions about four seasons in Hong Kong is
correct？
Spring Summer Autumn Winter
A. Warm and dry Hot and wet Warm and dry Cool and wet
B. Warm and wet Hot and rainy Hot and dry Cold and wet
C. Warm and rainy Warm and dry Cool and dry Cool and dry
D. Warm and wet Hot and rainy Warm and Cool and dry
dry

6. Which of the following maps shows the correct direction of summer

monsoons in South China?
A. B.

C. D.

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7. Study the figure below, which of the following labels the structure of
typhoon correctly?

X Y
Z
‘

X Y Z
A. Eye wall Eye Spiral rainband
B. Eye Spiral rainband Eye wall
C. Eye Eye wall Spiral rainband
D. Eye wall Spiral rainband Eye

8. Which of the following warning signals is NOT often issued in Hong Kong
when typhoon is coming?
A. B.

C. D.

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9. Which of the following descriptions about Structure P of the Earth is
INCORRECT?

A. It is called mantle.
B. It is the hottest part of the Earth.
C. It is located above the core.
D. It is composed of very hot magma.
10. Study the map below, identify Plate Q.

A. Pacific Plate
B. Nazca Plate
C. Philippine Plate
D. Eurasian Plate
11. How many units are there for the Richter Scale?
27. A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12

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12. Which of the following is NOT the direct effect of earthquakes?

7. A. Deaths and injuries
B. Collapse of buildings
C. Tsunamis
D. Cut-off of telecommunications services
13. Between which two plates was the epicentre of Kumamoto Earthquake in
8. Japan in 2016 located?
A. Eurasian Plate and Philippine Plate
B. Pacific Plate and Philippine Plate
C. Pacific Plate and Eurasian Plate
D. North American Plate and Eurasian Plate
14. Which of the following factors affect(s) the effects of natural hazards
9. among different places?
(1) Magnitude of natural hazards
(2) Resources for disaster prevention
(3) Building structures
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
15. Which of the following is NOT the reason why people still stay in the less
developed countries which are frequently affected by natural hazards?
A. Poverty
B. Got used to the living environment of their communities
C. Strict immigration restriction
D. High capability of the government to prevent disasters

Part 2: Fill in the blanks (16 marks, 2 marks each)

Write the correct answers in the blanks.
1. If gravity is greater than __________________ and _________________ among
soil particles, landslides will occur.

2. The _____________________________ will carry out various reinforcement

works, regular inspection and maintenance on dangerous public slopes. If
dangerous private slopes are found, the _____________________________ will
require the owners to arrange slope maintenance to ensure slope safety.

3. Earthquakes usually occur along plate boundaries. There are two major
earthquake zones in the world, namely the ___________________________ and
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the ___________________________.

4. Volcanic activities bring rich ____________________, __________________

soil and unique landscapes to agricultural and tourism development. Therefore,
many people are attracted to stay in those areas.

Part 3: True or false (10 marks, 2 marks each)

Put ‘’ in the appropriate boxes.
1. Weather refers to the atmospheric condition of a  True  False
place over a long period of time, while climate refers
to the average weather condition of a place within a
short period of time.
2. The steeper the slope, the lower the gradient.  True  False
3. Gravity is the force pulling slope materials  True  False
downwards.
4. It is calm with little rainfall within the eye of  True  False
typhoon.
5. There are only two levels of rainstorm warning  True  False
signals in Hong Kong, namely Amber and Red.

Part 4: Map reading (12 marks)

Study the following map carefully and answer the questions.

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1. What are the height of Point U and V? (2 marks)

A. Point U: 400m; Point V: 600m
B. Point U: 300m; Point V: 500m
C. Point U: 700m; Point V: 600m
D. Point U: 400m; Point V: 500m

2. Identify Landform W. (1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________

3. (i) Calculate the gradient of Slope X and Y. (4 marks)

_________________________________________________________________
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(ii) Refer to Question 3(i), which slope is steeper? (1 mark)
_________________________________________________________________

4. In the space below, draw a cross-section diagram from Z1 to Z2 using a vertical

exaggeration of 1 time. (4 marks)
Title: ______________________________________________________

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Part 5: Data response question (32 marks)

1. Study the information below carefully and answer the questions.

Figure 1a: Weather chart of Hong Kong on 15 October 2017

Source: Hong Kong Observatory

Figure 1b: Weather Warning Signal X issued by the Hong Kong Observatory on
15 October 2017

a. Refer to Figure 1a, complete the following table about the weather condition
of Hong Kong on 15 October 2017. (6 marks)
Weather condition of Hong Kong on 15 October 2017
Temperature
Rainfall
Wind Wind direction: Wind speed:
Air pressure
Special weather
condition

b. Refer to Figure1b, what is Weather Warning Signal X? (1 mark)

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c. What were the purposes of issuing the weather warning signal above on that
day? (3 marks)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

2. Study the information below carefully and answer the questions.

Figure 2: Natural Hazard X at Shum Wan Road on 13 August 1995

Source 2
After Typhoon Helen passed through Hong Kong, there was intense
rainfall. At Shum Wan Road adjacent to Aberdeen Harbour, Natural Hazard X
severely damaged three shipyards and a factory on the sea front; a fire
subsequently occurred in the collapsed structures. There were two deaths and
five people were injured.
Source: Geotechnical Engineering Office
a. Identify Natural Hazard X in Figure 2. (1 mark)
______________________________________________________________

b. (i) Refer to Source 2, what was the factor contributing to the occurrence
of Natural Hazard X? (1 mark)
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(ii) Apart from the cause mentioned in Question b(i), what could be other
factors contributing to that natural hazard? (2 marks)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

c. Refer to the sources, what were the impacts of that natural hazard in Hong
Kong? (3 marks)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

d. What measures has the Hong Kong government taken to reduce the loss
caused by that natural hazard? Give THREE. (3 marks)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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3. Study the information below carefully and answer the questions.

Figure 3a: Location of the epicentre of Peru Earthquake on 14 January 2018

0 537

km

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Table 3: Information about Peru Earthquake

Date 14 January 2018
Location Southwestern part of Peru
Magnitude (Richter Scale) 7.1
Time (local time) 4:18 a.m.
Casualties At least 2 deaths and 65 injuries

Figure 3b: Photo taken after Peru Earthquake

a. (i) Between which two plates did the epicentre shown in Figure 3a locate?
(2 marks)
______________________________________________________________
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(ii) Why did the earthquake occur? (4 marks)
______________________________________________________________
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b. What were the effects of the earthquake? (4 marks)

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c. What measures can the local government take to reduce the loss caused by
earthquakes? (2 marks)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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Geography Test 1
Living with Natural Hazards — Are we better equipped than the others?
(Answer)
Part 1: Multiple-choice
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. D
11.B 12.C 13.A 14.D 15. D

Part 2: Fill in the blanks

1. friction; cohesion
2. Geotechnical Engineering Office; Buildings Department
3. Circum-Pacific Belt; Alpine-Himalayan Belt
4. minerals; fertile

Part 3: True or false

1. False 2. False 3. True 4. True 5. False

Part 4: Map Reading

1. A

2. Cliff

3. (i) Gradient of Slope X

＝(400m - 100m)/(2.5 x 100m)
＝ 1:0.83
Gradient of Slope Y
＝(400m - 100m)/(3.5 x 100m)
＝ 1:1.17
(ii) Slope X, because Slope X’s gradient is higher than that of Slope Y.

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4.
Title: A cross-section diagram from Z1 to Z2

(Correct title: 1 mark; correct vertical scale and label: 1 mark; correct label of
Point Z1 and Z2: 1 mark; correct cross-section diagram: 1 mark)

Part 5: Data response question

Question 1
a.
Weather condition of Hong Kong on 15 October 2017
Temperature 21oC
Rainfall Shower
Wind Wind direction: Northeast Wind speed: 10m/s
Air pressure 1,001 hPa
Special weather
Centre of tropical cyclone
condition

b. No. 8 Northeast Gale Or Storm Signal

c. To remind people to note the weather condition and take precautions. / To advise
people that they should stay indoors. / To advise people that they should pay

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attention to the latest weather information issued by the Observatory.

Question 2
a. Landslide.

b. (i) Intense rainfall

(ii) Relief: The higher the slope gradient, the higher the risk of landslide
occurrence. / Development activities on slope: The construction of buildings
destroyed the vegetation on slope and modified the base structure of slope,
raising the risk of landslide occurrence. / Buildings and structures on slope
increased the burden of slope and landslides might occur more easily. / Rocks:
Granite is prone to weathering and might become loose easily, increasing the risk
of landslide occurrence. (Any two)

c. Deaths and injuries were resulted; there were two deaths and five people were
injured. / Structures were destroyed; three shipyards and a factory on the sea front
were severely damaged. / A fire subsequently occurred in the collapsed structures.
/ A large amount of trees collapsed and natural vegetation was destroyed. (Any
three or other reasonable answers)

d. Carry out regular inspection, reinforcement and maintenance on slopes. / Regulate

slope development and avoid constructing residential units, roads, etc. on or
around the slopes with high risk of landslides. / Issue the Landslip Warning if
necessary to remind people to stay away from slopes. / Erect warning signs in
areas that are prone to landslides. / Promote slope safety and organise public
education activities. (Any three)

Question 3
a. (i) Nazca Plate and South American Plate
(ii) Peru is located near the boundaries of the Nazca Plate and South American
Plate. The two plates were always colliding with each other. This put the rocks
on the boundaries under continuous pressure. / At last, the rocks were broken and
displaced. / Massive energy was released suddenly and spread in the form of
seismic waves, causing earthquake.

b. Deaths and injuries were resulted; there were at least two deaths and 65
injuries. / Buildings collapsed and people lost their homes. / Infrastructure such
as underground water pipes, power cables and phone lines were destroyed,
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causing the cut-off of water and power supply, as well as telecommunications

services. (Any two or other reasonable answers)

c. Set up effective monitoring and warning systems. / Carry out earthquake drills
and education. / Practise proper land use planning. / Build earthquake-proof
buildings. / Set up post-disaster emergency relief system. (Any two)

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