Hazards and Structure of the Earth Flashcards
Give one reason why the incidence of natural hazards is increasing.
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Reasons include:
- Climate change
- Deforestation
- Urbanisation
- Population increase
Give one reason why the incidence of natural hazards is increasing.
Identify the two types of tectonic crust.
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Oceanic and continental crust
Identify the two types of tectonic crust.
What are the characteristics of the inner core?
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A solid mass of iron and nickel. The hottest part of the Earth. Temperatures up to 5,550°C.
What are the characteristics of the inner core?
What are the characteristics of the outer core?
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The layer surrounding the inner core. A liquid layer of iron and nickel.
What are the characteristics of the outer core?
Identify the three types of plate margin.
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Constructive, conservative and destructive.
Identify the three types of plate margin.
