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edexcel a level geography definitions, case studies & key points

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Decks in this class (22)

1.1 Natural Hazards And Disasters
Nepal earthquake,
Natural hazard definition,
Vulnerability definition
4  cards
1.2 Plate Tectonics
Seismic waves,
Inner core,
Outer core
15  cards
1.3 Understanding Earthquakes
Focus,
Love waves,
Primary and secondary waves
6  cards
1.4 Understanding Volcanic Eruptions
Lava,
Pyroclastic flow,
Tephra
6  cards
1.5 Understanding Tsunamis
Cause of tsunamis,
Height of waves as it approaches ...,
Reasons for intensity to increase
3  cards
1.6 Why Do Some Natural Hazards Become Disasters
Hazard risk formula,
Effects of governance and politic...,
Effects of economic and social fa...
4  cards
1.7 Governance And Natural Disasters
Pressure and release par model,
Root causes
2  cards
1.8 Geophysical Disaster Trends And Hazard Profiles
Effects of development on natural...,
Financial vs social trends over time,
Hazard profile
3  cards
1.9 Multiple-hazard Zones
Hydrometeorological hazard,
Multiple hazard zone,
Multiple hazard zone example
3  cards
1.10 Hazard Management Theoretical Models
Hazard management cycle,
Mitigation,
Preparedness
6  cards
1.11 Managing The Impacts Of Tectonic Hazards
Land use zoning,
Diverting lava flows,
Gis mapping
11  cards
3.1 Coastal Landscapes And Systems
Relief,
Estuary,
Littoral zone
10  cards
3.2 Geology And The Coast
Lithology,
Strata,
Bedding planes
7  cards
3.3 Waves And Beaches
What causes a wave,
Fetch,
Swell wave
6  cards
3.4 Coastal Erosion- Process And Landforms
Abrasion corrasion,
Hydraulic action,
Corrosion
9  cards
3.5 Coastal Transport And Deposition
Lateral shift,
4 marine sediment transportation ...,
Traction
17  cards
3.6 Weathering And Mass Movement At The Coast
Sub aerial processes,
Weathering,
Mass movement
16  cards
3.7 Sea Level Change
Thermal expansion,
Eustatic change,
Isostatic change
8  cards
3.8 Holderness And Coastal Erosion
Boulder clay,
Effects of deep waters close to b...,
Terminal groyne syndrome
3  cards
3.9 Coastal Flooding
Bangladesh risks,
Subsidence,
Vegetation removal
6  cards
3.10 Managing Coastal Erosion And Flooding
Revetments,
Tangible and intangible,
Cliff regrading
5  cards
3.11 Managing Coasts In A Holistic Way
Aquaculture,
Iczm
2  cards

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