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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Describe a visit to an art gallery When I visited my brother who lives in Australia‚ he took me to a must-visit place -- the National Art Gallery. Selva knew I was an amateur painter and hence‚ loved all types of paintings such as still-life abstract and others. It was the beginning of spring when I arrived in Canberra. The temperature was about 17 degrees Celsius and though my brother did not require warm clothing‚ I was all wrapped up -- it was just too cold for me coming from a hot country like
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There are many words that could be used to describe William Kamkwamba‚ a poor african boy who worked his way out of poverty by building windmills. He was a very sedulous young man because he was so dedicated to building a windmill. Also William was also very eccentric‚ doing what others‚ especially in Malawi‚ believed as crazy. In addition William was very fortunate to have the help of his good friend Gilbert. First of all William was one of the most sedulous people I have ever read about or even
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1. Describe a time when you experienced a significant period of suffering. How did you deal with that experience? How did you find comfort in the midst of suffering? The significant period of suffering that I had experienced‚ was a broken relationship that ended in January of this year. I had just found out that my boyfriend of three years of dating‚ had gotten another girl pregnant and was seeing her‚ while I was still with him. I loved and fell in love with him‚ but I did not know that he was still
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certain culture‚ he or she is shaped by a set of beliefs‚ traditions‚ and practices that the culture believes about beauty. As a result‚ they begin to accept the the traditional cultural definition of beauty and how it is performed everyday. For example‚ in China‚ one might where a traditional Chinese dress and perform traditional dances because that is admired and considered beautiful in the culture. Overall‚ the ideas of socialization and culture are specifically relevant in connection with beauty
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Describe the importance of continuing professional development - Unit 206 - 2.2 In all professions trends are always changing. Procedures and practices change. Research is always discovering new processes and learning strategies. It is important to stay on top of these changes within your professional field. Continuing professional development raises the standards of your skills set. To always be updating skills and developing knowledge and finding ways to do this is a positive attitude to take
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Describe Plato allegory of the cave (25 marks) Plato is one of the most important Greek philosophers and a pupil of Socrates. He founded the Academy in Athens‚ an institution devoted to research and instruction in philosophy and the sciences. His works on philosophy‚ politics and mathematics which were very influential.The complex meanings that can be perceived from the "Cave" can be seen in the beginning with the presence of the prisoners who are chained in the darkness of the cave. The prisoners
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Unit 202 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Outcome 2 2.4A Describe the actions to take in response to emergency situations including: FIRES Regular testing of the fire alarms take place every six weeks at the School. The log book is kept by the business manager‚ this is available to any visiting fire officer. Fire instructions are clearly posted in all classrooms‚ offices and corridors. Also emergency exits are clearly signed. There are always at least 2 fire
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In “Protect Yourself‚ Family from Sex Offenders‚” Rick Schneider takes the position that sex offenders should be observed at all times (PA 657-658). One of the hardest and sensitive subjects to talk about is about sex offenders. In America it could go two ways‚ either the convicted is sent to jail and that isn’t even enough for the family that is suffering because of the convict’s actions. It is very difficult to discuss the problems with the results of a convicted sex offender’s life out of jail
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Josie Sharpe Unit 201 – Outcome One 2.1 Describe with examples how different aspects of development can affect one another Emily is 13yrs old. Her mum has left home. She lives with her strict father and two brothers. Her dad runs his own business and has to leave Emily and her brothers in the morning to get them ready and off to school. When Emily gets home from school she has to cook her brothers tea and do the housework as her dad is still at work and he believes that being the only girl in
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