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A2 Geography Plate Tectonics

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Theory and Evidence
The theory was first developed in...,
Who and when published his theory...,
What did alfred wegner s theory s...
22  cards
Destructive Landforms
What are the types of convergence,
Why does subduction occur,
Earthquakes are triggered because
9  cards
Constructive Landforms
What are the three landforms asso...,
Characteristics of ocean ridges are,
How are ocean ridges formed
7  cards
Conservative Characteristics
They are referred to as,
How do they occur,
Two examples are
3  cards
Volcano Types and Characteristics
What is extrusive rock,
What is intrusive rock,
Basaltic lava is found where
24  cards
Volcanic Hazards
Volcanic hazards can be,
Primary hazards include,
Secondary hazards include
10  cards
Tsunami Formation and Characteristics
0  cards
Indian Ocean Tsunami
Where did the earthquake occur,
What was the tectonic setting pre...,
The epicentre of the earthquake was
13  cards
Haiti Earthquake
0  cards
Christchurch Earthquake
Which areas were affected,
What is the tectonic setting,
The epicentre was located where
12  cards
Eiyjafallajokull Case Study
What was the volcanic hazard event,
What were the social impacts,
What were the economic impacts
6  cards
Mount Etna Case Study
Why is mount etna called a decade...,
Mount etna is what type of volcano,
Tectonic setting of mount etna is
6  cards
Nyirangongo Case Study
What were the volcanic events,
Impacts included,
Management strategies were
3  cards
Chaiten Case Study
What was the nature of volcanic h...,
Impacts of event were,
What were the management strategies
3  cards
Earthquake Resistant Buildings
0  cards

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