Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
3 cells in the global atmospheric circulation
A
Polar
Ferrel
Hadley
2
Q
Properties of low air pressure
A
Warm rising air
Space in atmosphere
Windy, wet, cold
3
Q
Properties of high air pressure
A
Cool sinking air
No space for movement
Calm, sunny weather
4
Q
3 plate margines (described)
A
Constructive (move away)
Destructive (put into eachother)
Conservative (slide past)
5
Q
How do storms form?
A
Warm water vapour evaporates then condenses forming clouds, more vapour attracted forming multiple clouds, hot air and cool water mix and spin as it gets stronger till reaches land then becomes weaker
6
Q
Name the atmospheric issues
A
Tsunami Hurricane Wind Rain Snow Drought Lightning
7
Q
Name the geological issues
A
Volcano Avalanche Earthquake Landslide Flooding Mudflow
8
Q
Facts about typhoon Haitian
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Over 6000 killed 600000 displaced Nearly 50000 homes damaged/destroyed Power lines down and ruined crops Causes landslide Shortage of power, food, water disease Evacuation Rebuilding
