Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Geography Question 14

Practice objective / multiple choice question 14 from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 14 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

Two environmental hazards affect a coastal community.\n\n* Flood: annual probability \(0.02\), potential economic loss £5 million. A levee can be built for £300 000 and reduces the flood probability by \(60\%\).\n* Landslide: annual probability \(0.01\), potential economic loss £8 million. Slope‑drainage works for £250 000 and reduces the landslide probability by \(50\%\).\n\nFor each hazard, calculate the net annual benefit of the mitigation (expected loss reduction minus mitigation cost). Which mitigation should be prioritised based on the larger net benefit?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Landslide mitigation
B. Neither mitigation is worthwhile
C. Flood mitigation
D. Both mitigations have equal net benefit
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Landslide mitigation

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Geography Question 14. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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