Geography Flashcards
1
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Hazard
A
A danger of risk
2
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Natural hazard
A
A geographical event that affects both the physical environment and people
3
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Disaster
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A sudden event that causes great damage or loss of life.
4
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What is at the centre of the earth? After? After? After? After?
A
Iron and nickel which is 45000°C Core Mantle (magma) Crust Oceanic plates Continental plates
5
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Constructive plate boundaries….
A
Cause plates to move apart because of the convection current from the mantle pushing the magma up
6
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Conservative plate boundaries…
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Move in opposite directions yet rubbing against each other causing friction. This is how earthquakes occur
7
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Social impact
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The effect on an activity or action on the well being of people
8
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Economic impact
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The effect on economic factors such as interest rates, consumers, unemployment and the general economy
9
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Environmental impact
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The effect on our natural environment and surroundings
