affected the various landforms. Also to identify the different type of coastal features observed. Methodology On Thursday October 4‚ 2012 the study area Botany Bay‚ St. Thomas and Hectors River‚ Portland‚ Jamaica were visited and a camera was used to take pictures of landforms and observations were done. Pictures were taken of important landforms and notebooks and pens were used to record information on the landforms that was of spoken
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questions (40 questions‚ total 22 marks) Topics HKDSE Q. no. 2012 2013 Opportunities and risks Earth’s structure and plates 6 9 Internal forces and processes Compressional‚ tensional and lateral forces Folding‚ faulting and vulcanicity Plate boundaries Constructive‚ destructive‚ conservative Plate movement and resultant landforms Along constructive plate boundaries 7‚ 8‚ 9 11‚ 12 Along destructive plate boundaries Away from plate boundaries Hazards caused by internal
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humans. Erosion and built up are the natural processes involved in controlling the coast. Due to human activities the natural processes are interrupted because humans have specific desires to use the coast in a certain way and try to manage it. Erosion occurs depending on the strength of the rock and wave. Waves carry sand‚ rocks‚ shells‚ seaweed and other materials on and off the beach. The hard and soft rocks allow waves and wind to create natural landforms‚ including caves‚ arches‚ blowholes and
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natural subsidence preceded human influence‚ human factors that affect the earth‚ sea‚ and atmosphere overshadow the natural submersion and sea level rise. The sinking of the region has greatly impacted the geography of the city and all the life and processes associated with the area‚ noted as the “Venice Menace” by LiveScience (2012). Actions have resulted in attempt to slow the combination of rising sea level and land subsidence‚ or stop the effects altogether. While the heavy
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long profile (only briefly mentioned‚ you could do with more info) Recurrence intervals / magnitude frequency analysis for flooding is not mentioned COASTS Wave refraction Sediment cells Concordant / discordant coastlines Landforms: geo’s‚ stumps‚ tombolo’s‚ barrier islands. Coastal flooding- the CGP guide says tsunami but the syllabus wants storm surges so hurricane Katrina. POPULATION Factors affecting birth and death rates Optimum population Migration case studies Optimum population and policies
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elevations‚ offer more favorable conditions. The terrain of some plateaus is unbroken and flat. The terrain of many others has been eroded away by water and wind over millions of years to create distinct and unusual landforms. As such‚ many plateaus are landforms filled with landforms. By definition‚ a plateau is a relatively level‚ large expanse of land that rises some 1‚500 feet (457 meters) or more above its surroundings and has at least one steep side. A plateau may cover an area as small as
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STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS ............................................................................................................3 UNIT 1: POPULATION GEOGRAPHY‚ GEOMORPHIC PROCESSES AND HAZARDS MODULE 1: POPULATION AND SETTLEMENT.....................................................4 MODULE 2: HYDROLOGICAL‚ FLUVIAL‚ COASTAL AND LIMESTONE..9 ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 3: NATURAL EVENTS AND HAZARDS .....................................................14 UNIT 2: CLIMATE‚
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south-western coast of Adelaide. An old and popular suburb‚ Hallett Cove is made of a variety of different landforms which have made it quite a popular destination for geological and geographical studies. The CBC Year 8 Geography class went to explore how Hallett Cove was formed and the significance of the landscape to different people. Through this we discovered a variety of geomorphic processes have affected the Cove. Historical Background Hallett Cove was previously occupied by Aboriginal groups
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part of the world heritage site (the Jurassic Coast)‚ from Old Harry Rocks to St Oswald’s Bay Discordant Coast - the structure and alignment of these rocks have a significant effect on the landforms produced. This is a discordant coast where the geological sequence has produced distinctive coastal landforms. At Old Harry/Ballard Point and at Durlston Head are outcrops of rocks resistant to erosion. The chalk escarpment which bends from St Oswald’s Bay eastwards to Old Harry increases in width
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Physical Geography Citrus College Chapter 17 – Solution Processes and Karst Topography 1. How does carbonic acid form? It forms when water and carbon dioxide combine and react. 2. What is meant by dissolution? Dissolution is the action of being dissolved. 3. What kinds of rock are most susceptible to solution processes? Why? Limestone and dolomite are most susceptible to solution processes because the water‚ which is slightly acidic‚ reacts with
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