Key Terms

Question 1

Coriolis effect definition-🌪

Answer 1

A phenomenon caused by the earths rotation resulting in deflection of global winds

Question 2

Ice core?❄️

Answer 2

A section of ice drilled from a glacier showing the layers of ice created over time

Question 3

Tree rings

Answer 3

Marks on the inside of tree trunks that show individual growing seasons.
The thickness of the rings varies depending on climatic conditions during the season

Question 4

Seisometer-

Answer 4

An instrument that measures movements of the ground, especially in earthquakes

Question 5

Tiltmeter-

Answer 5

An instrument that measures small changes in the angle of the ground or buildings

Question 6

Human Development Index-

4 factors and scale

Answer 6

A measure of peoples quality of life using social measurements of development based on:
Life expectancy 
Literary rate
Average years of schooling
GDP
0-1
1= most developed