20. Letter V Flashcards
1
Q
Vertical erosion
A
Eroding the river bed downwards
2
Q
Vertical zoning
A
Higher land values in the CBD means buildings are taller so that they maximized the use of the same land area.
Different levels often have different uses
For instance, car parks in the the basement, retail at street level, offices in the lower floors and apartments in the upper floors
3
Q
Volcanologists
A
A scientist dedicated to studying volcanoes, volcanic activity and their primary effects
4
Q
Voluntary migration
A
A person who has a free choice to migrate
5
Q
V shaped valleys
A
Steep sided valleys found in the upper course of a river where the steep gradient causes vertical erosion
6
Q
Vulnerability
A
How susceptible an area or population is to harm due to weaknesses in infrastructure
