Tectonic and Weather Hazards

Question 1

Name facts about Typhoon Haiyan.

Answer 1

• Located in the Philippinens.
• 6300 were killed
• 600,000 people were displaced.
• 6m lost their source of income.
• 1200 evacuation centres set up.

Question 2

Name facts about the earthquake in Christchurch, Australia.

Answer 2

• 180 killed
• 3000 injured
• 30,000 chemical toilets placed
• $900m paid by insurance companies

Question 3

Name facts about the earthquake in Nepal (LIC)

Answer 3

• 8000 killed
• 19,000 injured
• Triggered avalanches in Mount Everest (19 died)
• Triggered landslides.
• International aid from India and China ($1b)

Question 4

What is a destructive plate margin?

Answer 4

When the oceanic plate sinks below the continental plate.

Question 5

What is a constructive plate margin?

Answer 5

When two plates move apart from each other.

Question 6

What is a conservative plate margin?

Answer 6

When two plates slide past each other - creates friction.

Question 7

How do Tropical storms develop?

Answer 7

They develop when the sea temperature is over 27°C. They develop between 5° and 30° north and south of the equator.
The warm surface water evaporates, rises and condenses into clouds which release energy.

Question 8

What is a collision plate margin?

Answer 8

When two continental plates meet and raise the land.

Question 9

What is global atmospheric circulation?

Answer 9

The transfer of heat from the equator to the poles by the movement of air.