Earthquakes are more newsworthy but we ignore other geological hazards at our peril. Discuss. (40marks) Geological hazards are events that are perceived as a threat to people‚ poverty and nature‚ which originate in‚ or transmitted by the physical‚ built or human environment. These can include volcanoes‚ hurricanes and earthquakes‚ which all have various effects ranging from affecting people to the natural and physical environment. Looking at earthquakes in particular‚ which are vibrations of the
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country (MEDC) may encounter water stress and a poor country (LEDC) may encounter water scarcity. In both cases‚ it causes many problems such as an increase in water consumption by 70% in MEDC countries whilst diseases spread much faster due to poor water conditions. As LEDC cities grow‚ so does the demand for water. The problem doesn’t end when water supplies have been improved and pipes put in place. The water has got to come from somewhere‚ and the source of supply may be scarce. It is LEDCS whoever
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Every country is separated in two categories‚ MEDC and LEDC; which stands for More Economically Developed Country and Less Economically Developed Country. The countries separated in these categories have special characteristics‚ one of them being the population and GDP‚ which stands for Gross Domestic Product. In this essay we ’re going to compare Scotland (MEDC) and Ecuador (LEDC). Scotland SCOTLAND IS A COUNTRY LOCATED IN WESTERN EUROPE. IT ’S AN MEDC COUNTRY WITH A TOTAL OF US$194 BILLION. IT HAS
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GCSE GEOGRAPHY EXAM REVISION GUIDE 2005 THE EXAM PAPER The paper lasts for 2 hours and 15 minutes and carries 50% of your marks. There are 2 sections: A. PLACES – 1. The European Union‚ including the UK 2. Less Economically Developed Countries 3. More Economically Developed Countries‚ outside EU B. THEMES – 1. Physical Systems and Environments 2. Natural Hazards and People 3. Economic Systems and Development
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Climate change in the UK and Bangladesh Bangladesh is a LEDC (less economically developed country). It has a population of 148‚692‚130. In Bangladesh there are many different problems being caused by climate change. A massive problem in Bangladesh is flooding this is caused by higher precipitation levels for example snow (this could come from the Himalayas) and could increase river and sea levels. As well as this‚ most of the country consists of a huge flood plain. This high level of water
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Consider Political and Economic Differences Paper: In this paper‚ provide a descriptive title or heading for your paper by focusing on topics or countries that interest you (such as “Political and Economical Developments in the Asian or European Systems”)‚ and then discuss the following concepts: 1) Explain in detail why and how the political systems of countries differ; 2) discuss how the legal systems of countries differ; 3) explain what determines the level of economic development of a nation;
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when they affect people and cause material losses such as the destruction of infrastructure as this inhibits sustainable development. These hazards can be reduced depending on when and where they are experienced. MEDCs such as Japan have accurate forecast and warning systems. People in MEDCs affected by natural hazards are also better educated to prepare them and help them protect their lives and property. Earthquakes are an example of a tectonic hazard. Earthquakes are created at plate margins when
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Earthquakes: Why do some places suffer more than others? Whilst earthquakes are perhaps the most frequently occurring natural hazard‚ their impact on people‚ property and communities varies enormously from one place to another. It is possible to identify a number of factors that cause some places to suffer more than others. Whilst some are large scale and are to do with tectonic location‚ others are decided at a much more local scale‚ and relate to building design and levels of preparedness. Perhaps
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This can lead to new technologies being created‚ improvement of skills and labour productivity which is followed by further overall development and an increase in the quality of life. Eventually‚ if the NICs are given enough time they too will become MEDCs and the industry will then leave their country to the NICs at that point in time (Most likely central
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Population Revision Notes * Population distribution is how a population is spread (distributed) over an area of land. * Population density is the average number of people living in an area‚ given as people per square kilometer. The equation is Population Density = * The terms densely populated and sparsely populated are used to refer to areas with high and low population densities. * The term population density refers to the average number of people in the area and tells is nothing
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