Tectonic Hazards
Define Tectonic Hazard
A natural event that causes harm to people and property that is formed by the movement of tectonic plates
Define Weather Hazards
A Natural event that has caused harm to people and property caused by Weather
Define Climate change
The Change in worlds temperature and precipitation due to precipitation and temperature.
What is the long profile of a river and what does it show?
Long profile shows how a river changes from upper course through middle to lower course
Name 2 reasons why someone would live near a volcano
- fertile soil
- tourism
- Geothermal power
- Too expensive to move
- Family
What Water temperature is needed for a tropical storm to form
27 degree Celsius or higher
Volcanic Eruptions
Orbital Theory
Sun spots
Name the 4 types of erosion
Abrasion
Attrition
Hydraulic Action
Solution
How can we plan for tectonic events
- plan evacuation routes
- store food, water and supply's
- train emergency services
What pressure system is needed for a tropical storm to form
Low pressure
Name and Explain a Human cause of Climate change
Burning of fossil fuels
Cars, factories
Agriculture
Deforestation
Name the 4 types of transportation
Traction
Saltation
Suspension
Solution
Why is there a difference in responses between LIC and HIC?
LIC do not have the money to respond.
HIC have the ability to get aid from other countries more easily
What 2 main countries were affected by Typhoon Haiyan
China and Philipeans
Explain how tree rings prove climate change
trees grow 2 rings every 6 months, the thicker the ring the warmer and wetter the climate
Explain how a waterfall is formed
Describe the Destructive plate margin
Two plates move towards each other, the denser oceanic plate is subducted under the continental plate. the two plates creates friction causing an earthquake, when the plate reaches the subduction zone it causes magma to rise forming a volcano
What is a storm surge?
A storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by a storm
How does Alternative energy reduce climate change?
Alternative energy such as Solar and wind do not produce CO2 therefore nothing adds to the GHGE
Explain how an oxbow lake is formed
Lateral erosion creates a bend, the water moves slower on the inside causing deposition and the water moves quicker on the outside causing erosion, this means that the neck of the meander narrows eventually the neck is cut off forming a oxbow lake