Semester 2

Question 1

Types of plate boundaries

Answer 1

1. Divergent
2. Convergent
3. Transform

Question 2

Divergent boundary

Answer 2

where new crust is generated as the plates pull away from each other.

Question 3

Convergent boundary

Answer 3

When two plates push against each other

Question 4

Transform boundaries

Answer 4

where crust is neither produced nor destroyed as the plates slide horizontally past each other.

Question 5

Epicentre

Answer 5

point at the earth’s surface, directly above the focus.

Question 6

Fault

Answer 6

a fracture in the rocks that makes up the earth’s crust

Question 7

focus (hypocentre)

Answer 7

the point within the earth where an earthquake rupture starts

Question 8

plates

Answer 8

massive rocks that make up the outer layer of the earth’s surface, and whose movement along faults triggers earthquakes.

Question 9

Seismic waves

Answer 9

waves that transmit the energy released by an earthquake.

Question 10

what are Geological/geophysical hazards and examples

Answer 10

Natural hazards occuring from beneath the earth’s surface. Example: Earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanos.

Question 11

What are Geomorphic, Climatological, Cryosphere hazards and examples

Answer 11

Natural hazards occuring from on the earth’s surface. Example: Melting glaciers and landslides.

Question 12

What are Atmospheric or Meteorological Hazards and examples

Answer 12

Natural hazards occuring from above the earth’s surface. Examples: drought and tornado.

Question 13

What are hydrological hazards

Answer 13

Any natural hazard relating to water. Examples: tides and flooding.

Question 14

direct relationship

Answer 14

relationship where both variables increase together or both decrease together

Question 15

Causal relationship

Answer 15

consists of direct or indirect relationships. It is a relationship indicating that one event is the result of another event.

Question 16

Tectonic plate movement

Answer 16

motion of the tectonic plates, these include tectonic plate boundaries.

Question 17

Natural Hazard

Answer 17

a natural phenomenon that threatens the society

Question 18

Expansion

Answer 18

the action of becoming larger or more extensive.

Question 19

scattered

Answer 19

occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together.

Question 20

topography

Answer 20

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

Question 21

Concentrated

Answer 21

contained or existing or happening together in a small or narrow space or area

Question 22

Linear

Answer 22

arranged in a straight line or nearly straight.

Question 23

continuous

Answer 23

forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.

Question 24

Cluster

Answer 24

similar to concentrated

Question 25

Dispersed

Answer 25

distribute or spread over a wide area.

Question 26

Subduction

Answer 26

geological process where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another as they converge.

Question 27

Inundation

Answer 27

flooding

Question 28

Difference between cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes

Answer 28

They are exactly the same, except they are assigned terms used in different parts of the world.

Question 29

explain meaning

Answer 29

make an idea or situation plain or clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts; give an account; provide additional information

Question 30

Analyse meaning

Answer 30

process of dissecting, which involves breaking down a subject into its essential parts, examining their relationships, determining logical structures, and interpreting information to find meaning, relationships, and patterns.

Question 31

Describe meaning

Answer 31

give an account (written or spoken) of a situation, event, pattern or process, or of the characteristics or features of something

Question 32

What do you need to do to create a map?

Answer 32

1. Go to datawrapper.
2. Choropleth Map template
3. Add Data
4. Add legend in steps format.
5. Add title and Legend title.
6. Write who created map and data source.
7. Border, scale and compass

Question 33

What are primary, secondary and tertiary impacts?

Answer 33

Primary impact - the direct result of the natural disaster, such as collapsed buildings
Secondary impact - the result of primary effects. such as power outages due to fallen trees
Tertiary impact - the long term effects of natural disasters such as crop failure or loss of habitat..

Question 34

what are the four tectonic plates, Japan sits on or near the boundary of?

Answer 34

Pacific, North American, Eurasian and Filipino plates

Question 35

What are the major plates of the world?

Answer 35

1. African plate
2. Antarctic plate
3. Eurasian plate
4. Indo-Australian Plate
5. North American plate
6. Pacific plate
7. South American plate