Global Hazards Flashcards
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Destructive
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Plates are moving towards each other with one being forced under the other
1
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Constructive
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Plates are moving apart and creating new land
2
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Collision
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Plates are moving towards each other creating mountains
3
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Conservative
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Plates are moving alongside each other with no land lost or gained
4
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Causes of La Nina
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When the trade winds that blow from east to west are stronger the surface temperature decreases and causes the La Nina
5
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Causes of El Nino
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When the trade winds that blow from east to west are weaker the surface temperature increases and causes the El Nino effect
6
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La Nina Rainfall Patterns
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7
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El Nino Rainfall Patterns
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8
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El Nino and Drought
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9
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La Nina and Drought
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