Describe the characteristics and explain the causes‚ of tsunamis. (8 marks) A Tsunami is a large and potentially destructive sea wave often produced by a submarine earthquake‚ subsidence or an underwater volcanic eruption. They occur when a large volume of water is displaced in the ocean. The characteristics of tsunamis differ slightly from normal sea waves. For one‚ they often have extremely long wave lengths‚ in deep water an initial wavelength can be up to 100km. Their amplitude contrasts with
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War and Conflict P1- Describe the causes of war and conflict. In this essay I will be giving the definition of war and conflict and I will be describing the causes of war and giving examples of wars that have happened because of the conflicts that I will be mentioning in my essay. The causes of war I will be looking at will be; Politics‚ Nationalism‚ Ideology‚ Land‚ resources‚ historical rivalry‚ ethnic conflict and religion. These are the main causes of war. War is a conflict
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Communication contexts Unit 3 Starter What are the different types of communication? Think about a day in school Who are all the different people that you might communicate with today‚ at home and at school? Which groups of people do you communicate with most easily? Why? Explain your reasoning WALT – describe different forms of communication All to state the different contexts for communication Most to describe the features of each context Some to explain why these types of communication
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| Links to | UNIT: ELEMENT: | P | K | 202.3.2 Describe the risks and possible consequences for children and young people using the internet‚ mobile phones and other technologies. Although the internet can be a valuable tool both educationally and socially‚ there are some serious risks associated with using the internet and other technologies. As in the real world‚ children and young people are vulnerable and may knowingly or unknowingly expose themselves to danger when using the
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Question 1: What is the difference between a leading performance indicator and a lagging performance indicator? Why is each type important? Leading indicators are activities that should be trended as they predict the outcomes (i.e.‚ lagging indicators). Quotas or goals should only be placed on lagging indicators and never on leading indicators. Placing a goal on a leading indicator will result in gaming and generate the wrong results. Advantages: Predictive in nature and allows the organization
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Performance Indicator Memo Executive Summary The aim of Performance Indicator is to increase golf ball manufacturers’ value by increasing revenue from new ball sales as a result of eliminating older‚ used balls through its color change coating technology. Although there appears to be a possible financial benefit based on the future perceived demand for new golf balls‚ PI’s new technology does not appear to have any transparent benefit or value creation for the end consumer (golfer). Consequently
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Assessment Tasks – TDA 2.2 safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people is a high priority in the workplace. As part of your work role you must develop an awareness of this important area. Task 1 – L.O. 1: 1.1‚ 1.2 & L.O. 3: 3.1‚ 3.2‚ 3.3‚ 3.4‚ 3.5 Written Task – complete all of the following: 1.1.Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
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Q2. Explain the term child protection within the wider context of Safeguarding: Child protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. It refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering‚ or are likely to suffer‚ significant harm. Effective child protection is essential as part of wider work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. However‚ all agencies and individuals should aim to proactively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
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The types and possible signs and indicators of child abuse. Physical Abuse. This may involve the hitting‚ shaking‚ throwing‚ drowning‚ suffocating fit the injuries shown or otherwise causing harm to a child. Physical harm may also be when a parent or alternatively a carer fabricates the symptoms of an illness deliberately in a child. Physical abuse can be defined as a deliberate physical assault resulting in any of the above taking place. Physical indicators to be aware of professionally include
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attack induces inflammation‚ causing redness‚ pain‚ and swelling. It is not contagious. Symptoms come and go and vary from person to person. The symptoms can develop so slowly that the person may not notice for a long time. When the lupus symptoms are evident‚ they are called flares or relapses. When the symptoms are better‚ it is said that they are in remission. There are three major types of lupus: 1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - lupus that affects certain parts of the body 2. Discoid
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