Pat I. Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards (Chapter 4) 1. Between 2001 and 2012‚ 41 volcanic events occurred worldwide. 2. 11 eruptions with VEI>=3 erupted from 2001-2012 3. Some volcanoes that were erupted and associated with tsunamis are: * Name: Stramboli Eruption type: stratovolcano Location: Italy * Name: Soufriefe hills (2003) Eruption type: stratovolcano Location: W indies * Name: Soufriefe hills (2006) Eruption type: stratovolcano
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attrition and abrasion will take place. Hydraulic Radius is s measure of how efficient channel is at transporting water and sediment. According to the Model‚ stream should increase in size and power. The channel bed should get less turbulent due to erosion. Hydraulic Radius is calculated by Cross-section divided by perimeter. Figure B: A map of the UK showing where the Brecon Beacons is located. Research question What were we measuring and why What exactly did we do Why did
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1 urban greening can improve health conditions in the city Various types of urban green space‚ with its large leaf area‚ dense branches‚ blocking‚ filtering‚ adsorption air of dust‚ particulates‚ while also serving as retention‚ dispersion‚ absorption of air‚ the role of toxic gases‚ which Air can be purified. Forest is a special air purification "filter." For example‚ in a cement plant two rows of large poplars tied‚ the amount of dust in the air can reduce 33% ~ 52%. Shows a variety of green
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HOW POLLUTION DESTROYS THE ATMOSPHERE AND HABITATS Introduction “Nowadays‚ industries‚ automobiles‚ power stations‚ etc. have become indispensable in our daily life.” ( Science Level K page 242) Have you ever wondered what causes pollution? Forms of Pollution Pollution is the process whereby various harmful substances are added to the environment (land‚ water‚ air etc.) by human and natural activities. The main various types of pollution that exist are: Air Pollution Air pollution is
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At a granular level‚ rocks are composed of grains of minerals‚ which‚ in turn‚ are homogeneous solids formed from a chemical compound that is arranged in an orderly manner. The aggregate minerals forming the rock are held together by chemical bonds. The types and abundance of minerals in a rock are determined by the manner in which the rock was formed. Many rocks contain silica (SiO2); a compound of silicon and oxygen that forms 74.3% of the Earth’s crust. This material forms crystals with other
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Mason Lewis Dr. Taylor English 110 7‚ March 2014 The Youngest Doll Throughout the year we have read many stories where reality and fantasy come into question. Once again we have this same problem with “The Youngest Doll”. What makes us question reality or fantasy in the story is the vivid description the author gives of the dolls that the aunt makes for the girls. With the description of the “wax mask of the child’s face” or the “porcelain of the hands and face”‚ it gives off the allusion
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coastal environments at a local/ small scale‚ exploring competing and conflicting land uses‚ and evaluating the pressures created by development. It considers how vulnerable and valuable coastlines face a growing physical risk from rapid coastal erosion and coastal flooding. It provides an overview of coastal management‚ looking at protection and conservation strategies for the present and the future. Section 1 – topic breakdown Section 2 – revision notes Section 3 – some case studies Section
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from sudden violent and unusual events. CEMENTATION: the binding together of particles or other things by cement CHALK: a soft white limestone (calcium carbonate) formed from the skeletal remains of sea creatures. CHEMICAL WEATHERING: the erosion or disintegration of rocks‚ building materials‚ etc.‚ caused by chemical reactions (chiefly with water and substances dissolved in it) rather than by
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BONE FRACTURES A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force. A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. They are injuries of bone tissue‚ which compromise their ability to support the body. It can be the result of high force impact or stress‚ or trivial injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones‚ such as osteoporosis‚ bone cancer‚ or osteogenesis imperfecta
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GCSE Geography Unit 1- Dynamic Planet Brief overview study guide Please use this booklet with caution – it is designed to give a summary of some of the key ideas and point you in the right direction for case studies. It does not however cover everything and has little case study detail. A full revision programme also needs: Revision using your notes Ensuring you understand key terms and can give definitions of them. Learning key facts about case studies Completion of past
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