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Geology Rocks
What is metamorphic rock,
How is extrusive igneous rock formed,
What is intrusive igneous rock
13
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Glaciation
Where is ground moraine in a glacier,
Where is lateral moraine in a gla...,
Where is medial moraine in a glacier
28
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Biosphere
The a horizon contains,
The b horizon contains,
The c horizon contains
30
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Biosphere - Soil Forming Factors
Time,
Organisms vegetation fauna and so...,
Climate
5
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The Hydrological Cycle
Transfers,
Outputs,
Storage
4
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River Landscapes
Why does freeze thaw weathering o...,
How are interlocking spurs created,
What does load mean
11
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Drainage Basin Features
Confluence,
Rill action,
Sheet flow
15
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Human - Population
Main features of a developed country,
Give reasons for the population s...,
Name some of the consequences of ...
22
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Prelim Stuff PHC
More benefits of phc include,
Phc strategies provide,
And finally
4
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Prelim Malaria
Colombia,
Education,
The methods are effective
6
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Prelim Malaria
Colombia,
Education,
The methods are effective
6
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Prelim Factors affecting migration
Give reasons for developed popula...,
What are consequences of a develo...,
Developing population pyramids have
6
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Prelim Factors Affecting Migration
Impact of migration,
Advantages of migration,
Disadvantages of migration
5
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Prelim Social And Economc Indicators
Name three social indicators,
Which indicators are used on the ...,
How can you tell if a country is ...
6
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Atmosphere
How is a polar cell formed,
How is a ferrell cell formed,
How is a hadley cell formed
8
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Coriolis Affect And Planetary Winds
In the southern hemisphere the co...,
In the northern hemisphere the co...
2
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Tropical Convergence Zones
A zone of divergence is,
Converging winds include,
What are horse latitudes
10
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The Pattern Of The Worlds Ocean Currents
The waters nearer the equator rec...,
This circulatory system gets disr...,
The pattern of the worlds ocean c...
5
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Pressure And Wind Patterns
Areas of high pressure include,
Air blows from,
Reasons for pressure and wind pat...
6
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Atmospheric Circulation
At higher altitudes,
Due to the rotation of the wind a...,
The circulation of air at 30 degr...
9
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The Earths Albedo
This is due to the processes of,
21 is reflected by,
5 is reflected by
7
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Energy Budget
Deficit in the polar latitudes be...,
Suns ray s strike
2
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Climste Change
Human factors contributing to a h...,
Physical factors contributing to ...
2
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Global Heat Transfer
Tropical continental air mass,
General pattern of surface winds,
What is the coriolis force
7
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The ITCZ
In july the itcz,
In january the itcz,
Describe and account for the vari...
15
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RBM - Problems Controlling The Colorado
Social problems politics,
Economic problems salinity,
Economic problems farming
7
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Factors Affecting The Amount Of Sunlight Reflected From The Earths Surface
Energy absorbed by the earth caus...
1
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Reasons For Controlling The Colorado
Rain shadow,
Soil and vegetation,
Unpredictable river flow
10
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Benefits Of controlling The Colorado
Industry,
Municipal water,
Wildlife
8
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Politics Of The Colorado
Cost,
Water use,
Water allocation
6
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Best Site For A Dam
Which rocks would be unsuitable f...,
Why is is important for the rocks...,
Give an example of a suitable har...
16
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Benefits And Problems Of The Scheme Anogram
Indians,
Might,
Wish
8
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Problems Anogram
Lunatic,
Gentlemen,
Want
6
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Coastal Features
Explain the formation of a sand spit,
Stacks stumps and caves,
Stacks stumps and caves
9
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Strategies used to Manage Housing Problems In Dharavi
Slum rehabilitation,
Local projects,
Large scale development
3
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Best Site For A Dam (2)
Valley,
Impermeable rock,
Site close to construction materials
9
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Named Examples For Developing Country Variations
Chad,
Malawi,
Saudi arabia
12
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Impacts Of Climate Change
Low lying coastal areas,
More extreme and variable weather,
Increase in precipitation
9
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The Advantages Of Locating Business In The Outer Suburbs Of The City
Motorways,
Suburban housing estates,
Many part time
4
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Atmosphere Questions
Describe and explain the earths h...,
Describe and explain the pattern ...,
Why is there a net gain of solar ...
5
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Land Use Conflicts
Mitigation quarrying,
Tourists v farmers,
Tourists v tourists
7
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Land Use Models
Multiple nuclei model
1
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Zones Across The City And Their Characteristics
Inner city,
Inner suburbs,
Outer suburbs
5
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Changes In Edinburghs CBD
The princes mall,
Out of town shopping,
Edinburgh park
5
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Transport Developments in Edinburghs CBD
Bus lanes greenways,
One way systems,
Parking restrictions
5
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Transport in Mumbai
Solutions to traffic congestion,
Effectiveness of methods used to ...,
Transport issues
3
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Malaria Solutions With Effectiveness
Use of malerone,
Draining of areas of stagnant water,
Use of chloroquine
7
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Consequences Of Growing Population
Government,
Unemployment,
Poverty
4
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Census Question To Work On From Prelim
Carried out,
Areas of accurate data used along...,
Difficulties of conducting census...
4
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Characteristics Of The Colorado River
Source of water,
Soils,
Temperature
4
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Consequences Of Scotlands Population
Government looking at,
Elderly,
Social services
7
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Mexican Migration Push/Pull Factors
Pull,
Push
2
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Impact Of Migration Into The USA
Economic,
Social
2
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PHC Strategies In Developing Countries
Vaccination programs,
Cheap solutions,
Education
5
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Malaria Risk Factors
Physical,
Human
2
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How Atmosphere And Oceans Maintain Global Energy Balance
Cold currents,
Ocean currents,
Atmospheric cells
8
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Issues With Dharavi
Safety,
Law,
Services
8
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Reasons why governments gather Population Data
Schools,
Pensions,
Population policies
5
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Impact Of Rural Land Degradation in Semi-Arid Areas
Environment,
People,
Crop failure
3
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Hoover Dam Success
Agri business,
Irrigation,
Recreation
5
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Development Indicators
Single indicators disadvantages,
Single indicator disadvantage pur...,
Single indicator disadvantage reg...
5
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Methods Of Combatting Rural Land Degradation
Small scale irrigation schemes,
Large scale dams,
Crop rotation
7
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Consequences Of A Growing Population
Education,
Housing,
Population
6
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Regeneration Of Leith
Development plans,
Issue,
Royal yacht britannia
3
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Impacts Of Malaria
Economic,
Social
2
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Soil Processes
Humification,
Leaching,
Capillary action
6
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Tourist Conflicts Along Dorset Coast
South west coastal path,
Noise,
Litter
6
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Difficulties Of Carrying Out Population Data Gathering In Developing Countries
South africa and kenya,
Sudan and dr congo,
Nigeria
8
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