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8. Short-term earthquake forecasting
would enable:
a) choosing earthquake-free sites for
new human settlements
b) improved response capabilities
c) safety education of the population
d) shutting down dangerous industries
e) evacuation of low-lying coastal areas
liable to be swept by cyclones
9. The high loss of life from the collapse
of weak buildings during an earthquake is:
a) unavoidable for adobe or brick
buildings
b) can be avoided in new buildings
c) can be avoided in both new and
existing buildings but at a high cost
d) can be avoided by seeking cover in
the lowest part of the building
e) can be avoided by low-cost
modifications in old and new
buildings
10. There will be a high need for
emergency surgical needs after an
earthquake lasting:
a) 48 hours
b) five days
c) 72 hours
d) two weeks
e) until all the injured are treated
11. The best foreign relief to an
earthquake-stricken area is:
a) cash
b) food, blankets and clothing
c) medical assistance
d) teams of assessment workers and
other volunteers
e) long-term recovery assistance
12. Reconstruction of an area after an
earthquake always:
a) requires foreign relief
b) takes longer than estimated
c) is slowed by breakouts of
communicable diseases
d) requires volunteer and government
cooperation
e) should take place in an earthquakefree
zone
Answer Key
1. c
2. b
3. a
4. c
5. e
6. b
7. b
8. d
9. e
10. c
11. a
12. b