4TH QUARTER PTASK #2 COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE APPEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED AND NOT AFFECTED BY AN EARTHQUAKE IN TERMS OF; 1. Land Scape changes. 5 items 2. Human Impact. 5 items 3. Ecosystem. 5 items
Answer (1)
1. Landscape ChangesAffected:Cracks and fissures appear.Landslides reshape hills.Roads and buildings collapse.Coastal areas sink or rise.Rivers change course.Not Affected:Ground stays stable.No landslides.Roads and buildings are undamaged.Coastal areas remain the same.Rivers keep their course.2. Human ImpactAffected:Loss of lives.People lose homes.Emotional trauma.Economic problems.Lack of resources (food, water, shelter).Not Affected:No deaths or injuries.People stay in their homes.No emotional stress.Economy runs normally.Resources are available.3. EcosystemAffected:Habitats are destroyed.Water is polluted.Plants and animals are disrupted.Trees are uprooted.Animals may leave or die.Not Affected:Habitats stay intact.Water stays clean.Plants and animals live normally.Trees and vegetation are stable.Animals stay in place.
