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1
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name a hurricane case study in a developed country

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hurricane sandy, New York, USA 2012

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what category was hurricane sandy

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category 3

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state 2 social impacts of H.S

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1) closed subway > multiplier affect is people can’t travel home/ safety
2) communities are fragmented

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state 2 economic impacts of H.S

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1) stock exchange had to be closed

2) property damage was $65 billion across 24 states

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5
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state 2 environmental impacts of H.S

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1) low-lying areas would’ve experienced flooding and storm surges
2) high winds and tides means fallen trees and damage to habitats

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6
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state an individual response to H.S

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using social media (twitter) to get help

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state an organisations response to H.S

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charities e.g Red Cross provided relief to people in affected areas

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state a governments response to H.S

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the US gov voted in legislation to provide billions of dollars to the affected states

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name a typhoon case study in a developing/emerging country

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typhoon Haiyan, Philippines 2013

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why category was typhoon Haiyan

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category 5

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state 2 social impacts of T.H

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1) 1.9 million were homeless, 6 million displaced

2) many areas isolated by debris or landslides - communication blocked

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state 2 economic impacts of T.H

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1) cost of damage was $5.8 billion

2) damaged every building in the area of Guiana

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state 2 environmental impacts of T.H

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1) plants and crops ruined due to chemical leaks
2) thousands of trees were uprooted leading to a release of CO2

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state an individual response to T.H

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people went to evacuation centres

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state a government response to T.H

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“state of natural calamity” allowed Govs to redirect funds to help address problems caused

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state an organisation response to T.H

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evacuation centres took in homeless people

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name a drought case study in a developing/emerging country

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Ethiopia (1983 to now)

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18
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2 social impacts of E.D

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1) malnutrition as a result of famine
2) 85% of the population are in rural areas and rely on agriculture and farming - most vulnerable to drought and climate change

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2 economic impacts of E.D

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1) no crops to sell - lack of income for farmers

2) reduced availability of local plants and trees

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2 environmental impacts of E.D

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1) crop failure

2) soil erosion > desertification

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gov response to E.D

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gov organises its own relief programmes e.g providing food

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22
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individual response E.D

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migration to neighbouring countries

23
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organisations response E.D

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live aid - large charity event £30 million raised

24
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state 2 social impacts of cocacola India

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contaminated water–> leads to health issues
people drink more coke than water –> health issues

25
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state 3 economic impacts of cocacola India

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water insecurity –> loss of income to farmers
factories in new dehli –> created jobs = increased income
competition between coke and local drink companies –>loss of income from local brands

26
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state 3 environmental impacts of cocacola India

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water shortages
reduces imports
recyclable packaging –> reduces carbon footprint

27
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state 3 facts from wateraid

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1 in 10 people in India don’t have access to clean water
2 in 5 households in India lack hand washing facilities with soap and water
in 13 states were working to stop the spread of covid-19

28
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state 3 social impacts of wateraid

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reduced water insecurity
longer life expectancy
education on health –> passed on to younger generations

29
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state 2 environmental impacts of wateraid

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accumulate 50 litres of clean water each
harvest rainwater in local community canal

30
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state 3 economic impacts of wateraid

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accumulate 55 litres of clean water a day
save money on healthcare
cheap cost of scheme to be implemented

31
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how does wateraid contribute to development

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get 55 litres of clean water each
brings community together
helps overall health - increases life expectancy

32
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facts about Mumbai: economic giant of India

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mumbai is Indias largest city and most wealthiest
city accounts fir 7% of insists GDP, 25% of industrial output, 40% of maritime trade

33
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cultural factors of Mumbai and how they contribute to the large economy

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Bollywood –> largest film industry produces 1000 films a year (double Hollywood)
south Asias biggest cultural industry and export

34
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which industries and TNCs has Mumbai attracted and how they contribute to the economy

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chemicals, motor, vehicle and metal industries–> lots of income from big companies improves economy
TNCs–> Volkswagon, walt disney

35
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social factors about Mumbai

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high population density –> increased pressure on living conditions - 40% households are slums

36
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investment in Mumbai by other countries - how does this contribute to economy

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biggest infrastructure project in Indias industry –> dehli-mumbai
–> project between Japan and India ($100 billion) –> dedicated freight corridor between countries political and financial capitals

37
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Bihar: a state in the periphery facts

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population of over 100 million –> population density o 1106km^2
population grew by 25% between 2001 and 2011

38
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social factors of Bihar - how this contributes to being in periphery

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high fertility rate - large young dependant population
population density = 1106km , over 100 million people

39
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socio-economic factors of Bihar - how this contributes to being in periphery

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household industries, steal and other metal industries, food-processing
80% of population is rural and employed in agriculture
low paying jobs; low economy

40
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economic factors about Bihar - how this contributes to being in periphery

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the state sector dominates employment –> private sector is extremely limited
Biharis made up 30.7% of people migrating to Dehli

41
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reasons for Bihars low development

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states economy was very underdeveloped in colonial period
lack of FDI
lack of investment into education and health

42
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response to improve Indias quality of life: Mumbais eastern freeway (TD)
Aim

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reduce travel time between eastern suburbs + south Mumbai
ease traffic

43
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response to improve Indias quality of life: Mumbais eastern freeway (TD)
Advantages

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reduces travel time –> good for tourism
1000+ jobs created

44
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response to improve Indias quality of life: Mumbais eastern freeway (TD)
Disadvantages

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cost over $200 million
increase population due to infrastructure
took 4 years to construct

45
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response to improve Indias quality of life: The Eleventh Plan
Aim

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growth employment
equal distribution of wealth

46
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response to improve Indias quality of life: The Eleventh Plan
Advantages

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GDP increase
improved education
increased life expectancy

47
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response to improve Indias quality of life: The Eleventh Plan
Disadvantages

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still poverty
population growth rte was still rising
ran for 5 years –> short term

48
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response to improve Indias quality of life: Double decker express train
Aim

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reduce number of people on roads
transport for citizens and tourists

49
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response to improve Indias quality of life: Double decker express train
Advantages

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quick
cheap
sustainable transports –> less co2 in air

50
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response to improve Indias quality of life: Double decker express train
Disadvantages

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height = power lines
expensive to build
deforestation to build

51
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response to improve Indias quality of life: Solar Park in Gujarat (TD)
Aim

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give power to 400 million who don’t have electricity
600mW to the Grid
increase number of energy mix

52
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response to improve Indias quality of life: Solar Park in Gujarat (TD)
Advantages

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5000+ acres of energy to land
8 million tonnes of CO2 saved a year
averages 3 days of sunlight

53
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response to improve Indias quality of life: Solar Park in Gujarat (TD)
Disadvantages

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renewable energy is 6% of Indias energy –> rely on coal
coal power is still 55% of Indias energy mix
1/3 of population are still without power

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