All Natural Hazards Flashcards
Give an example of two tectonic plates that form a destructive plate margin
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Pacific and the Eurasian plate, Nazca and South American plate, Philippines and Eurasian plate and the Indo-Australian and Pacific plate.
Give an example of two tectonic plates that form a destructive plate margin
What is the name of the upper portion of the mantle?
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The asthenosphere
What is the name of the upper portion of the mantle?
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.
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?
Identify the type of volcano that form on destructive plate margins
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Composite volcano
Identify the type of volcano that form on destructive plate margins
