questions

Question 1

Change on velocity of rivers:

Answer 1

The channel becomes smoother (1) which reduces the amount of friction (1).

Question 2

Temperature

Answer 2

The Earth is tilted on its axis (1) which means that the sun is more concentrated in summer (1) which means that there is more energy (1).

Question 3

Tropical cyclones

Answer 3

When the tropical cyclone reaches land it is cut off from the water (1) which provides its energy source (1) causing the storm to die (1).

Question 4

Deforestation

Answer 4

Deforestation can reduce the amount of transpiration (1) which means that there is less chance of rain (1).
Deforestation is leading to a rise in CO2 (1) which is contributing to global warming (1).
Trees are cleared for mining/ oil production (1) as the country seeks to become more developed (1).
Trees are cleared for timber (1) as rates of urbanisation increase (1).

Question 5

deindustrialisation

Answer 5

Government incentives exist (1) which means businesses chose to move where laws are less strict (1).
Cheaper labour costs abroad/in other parts of the UK (1) which means offices/factories move to lower production costs (1).