Save
Geography Paper 1
Section A
Save
Share
Learn
Content
Leaderboard
Learn
Created by
Olivia Diamond
Visit profile
Cards (52)
What are the 3 types of Natural Hazards?
Flooding
,
Geological
and Atmospheric
Give 3 examples of a Geological Hazard?
Earthquakes,
Volcanic eruptions
and
Landslides
Give 3 examples of Flooding hazards?
Tsunamis, Storm surges and Avalanches
Give 3 examples of Atmospheric
Hazards
?
Droughts
,
Heatwaves
and Wildfires
What
is 'Hazard risk'? And give example
Means the chance of being affected by a
natural hazard.
What
is a Hazard risk?
Means the chance of being affected by a
natural hazard.
For example where you
live.
As population grows..
more people are exposed to
natural hazards
What are the four factors which increase the risk?
Urbanisation
, Poverty, Farming and
Climate change
What is an earthquake?
A sudden shaking or trembling of the ground caused by the
movement
of
tectonic plates.
Where do earthquakes occur?
Margins
of slowly moving tectonic plates
What are the layers of our Earth?
Inner core, Outer core,
Mantle
and
Crust
What are the 2 types of crust?
Oceanic
and
Continental
How do plates move?
Driven by the
convection currents
within the mantle and under
gravity
Where do plates separate?
Constructive margins
Where do plates collide?
Deconstructive plates
Where do plates slide by each other?
Conservation margins
What are some examples of primary effects of an Earthquake?
Destroyed
buildings and
injuries
What are some secondary effects of an earthquake?
Fires
and
landslides
What are the 2 earthquakes to compare?
Nepal and Chille
What are some reasons people live at risk from tectonic hazards?
Too poor, effective monitoring, they are rare, no knowledge of risks
What are the four main management strategies?
Monitoring, Prediction, Protection and Planning
What is Global atmospheric circulation?
The large-scale movement of air around the Earth, driven by temperature differences and the rotation of the Earth.
Global atmospheric circulation drives the worlds weather
What is a tropical storm?
A tropical storm is a low-pressure system that forms over warm ocean waters and is characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.
What are 3 examples of tropical storms?
Hurricanes, Cyclones and typhoons.
How do tropical storms form?
Rising air draws evaporated water vapour from ocean which then condenses in clouds
Condensing releases heat which powers storm and draws more water vapour
Multiple thunderstorms join to make one big storm
What are some features of a tropical storm?
Strong winds, heavy
rainfall
,
thunderstorms
, and low pressure.
What are the most destructive storms on earth?
Tropical
Storms
What was Typhoon Haiyan?
One of the strongest Category 5 storms ever and included alot of destruction of many things
Explain some Primary effects from Typhoon Haiyan?
6300 killed, 40000 homes destroyed, wind damage
Explain some Secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
shortages of power,
6m
jobs lost,
flooding
causing landslides
What were the immediate and long term responses for Typhoon Haiyan?
I -
evacuation
centres set up,
overseas
aid and field hospitals
What is weather?
Describes the day to day conditions of the atmosphere
What are the 5 weather hazards?
Hurricanes 2. Tornadoes 3. Floods 4. Droughts 5. Blizzards
The Uk has experienced an increase in the number of
extreme weather events
in recent years.
Rising sea levels mean that
storm surges
can cause greater coastal
erosion
and flooding
Climate change means there will be more intense
precipitation
leading to
floods
Increased temperatures lead to more
evaporation
which leads to
increased
rainfall
Increased temperatures lead to more
evaporation
which
increases
rainfall intensity
What is some evidence for climate change?
Increased global temperatures, rising sea levels and shrinking ice caps
See all 52 cards