All Natural Hazards Flashcards

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Identify the type of volcano that forms on constructive plate margins
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Shield volcano

Identify the type of volcano that forms on constructive plate margins
Draw a diagram to show the main features of a constructive plate margin.
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An image of a constructive plate margin

A constructive plate margin

Draw a diagram to show the main features of a constructive plate margin.
Describe the global distribution of volcanoes and earthquakes
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Earthquakes are found along all types of plate margins. Volcanoes, however, only occur at constructive and destructive plate margins. Volcanoes are also found away from plate margins at volcanic hot spots such as Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean.

Describe the global distribution of volcanoes and earthquakes
What is a natural hazard?
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A natural hazard is a natural event such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, tropical storm or flood that has the potential to cause death and damage.

What is a natural hazard?
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?




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