1 markStudy Figure 3 which shows an area of Kathmandu, Nepal, before and after a hazard event which affected much of the country.
Which one of the following is the most likely cause of this hazard event?
earthquake
coastal flooding
heavy rainfall
volcanic eruption
2 marksWhat is meant by the term weather conditions?
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3 marksHazardous environments
Study Figure 3 which shows the shapes of three types of volcano.
1 markStudy Figure 3 which shows the shapes of three types of volcano.
Indicate the reason for the shape of the shield volcano.
fast flowing lava eruption
explosive eruption
ash eruption
slow flowing lava eruption
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1 markIdentify the statement below that best describes the epicentre of an earthquake.
the area around the earthquake on the surface
the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus
the area around the earthquake underground
the location underground where the earthquake occurs
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1 markIdentify the statement below that best describes a destructive (convergent) plate margin.
the plates pull apart and magma rises
the plates push together and both plates are destroyed
the plates pull apart and volcanoes erupt
the plates push together and one plate is destroyed
1 markIdentify one measurement of a volcanic hazard.
Volcanic Mercalli Scale
Volcanic Saffir-Simpson Scale
Volcanic Explosivity Index
Volcanic Eruption Source
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2 marksWhat is meant by the term natural disaster?
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Identify the factor that produces the occurrence of an earthquake
Ocean surface movement
Tsunami wave formation
Tectonic plate movement
Average temperature change
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Study Figure 3b which shows a volcanic eruption
Identify one hazard associated with the volcanic eruption
Identify the best definition of an earthquake epicentre
Point on the earth's surface where tectonic plates meet
Point in the earth's crust that collapses
Point in the earth's crust where lava escapes
Point on the earth's surface directly above the focus
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Identify a type of plate boundary
Asymmetrical
Constructive
Hot spot
Mantle
Identify one characteristic of a tropical cyclone
Areas of very high pressure
Very little rainfall
Low wind speeds
Eye in the centre
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State one factor that can affect tropical cyclone formation
Identify a feature of a tropical cyclone
Crater
Constructive
Eye
Mantle
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Explain one factor that affects the distribution of tropical cyclones
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6 marksExplain how tropical storms are caused.
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4 marksStudy Figure 3a below.
Suggest a factor that influences the cause and another factor that influences the direction of tropical cyclones.
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4 marksStudy Figure 3a below.
Suggest two factors that influence the distribution of a tropical cyclone.
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3 marksExplain one way earthquakes can form tsunamis.
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3 marksExplain one way a hotspot can lead to a tectonic hazard.
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Explain the cause of an earthquake
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Explain why volcanoes do not always form on plate boundaries
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Explain how volcanoes are formed at a destructive plate boundary
Explain why earthquakes occur at destructive plate margins
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