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What is the difference between zonal and meridional wind flow and how do we apply this to a question?

The main difference between the two is that zonal wind flows along latitude lines, from west to east and vice versa, while meridional wind flows along longitude lines, north to south and vice versa. These...

Answered by Elena G. Geography tutor
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'Strength is the most influential factor that affects primary and secondary hazards during an volcanic eruption'. To what extent do you agree. (more A-level)

Strength is a considerable factor, it affects the how severe primary affects will be, these can include pyroclastic flows, ash fall tephra, lava bombs and ground shaking. Increased ash fall tephra can als...

Answered by James G. Geography tutor
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Describe and explain the formation of an oxbow lake

Oxbow lakes are often found in the middle course of a river where the discharge is high. Firstly, a meander will begin to form. On the inside of the bends (convex banks) deposition occurs and on the outsi...

Answered by Felix K. Geography tutor
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Explain how the use of fossil fuels and changes in agriculture may have contributed to global changes in temperature (4 marks)

When fossil fuels are burnt, they release carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas which traps incoming radiation from the sun. This radiation causes the atmosphere to heat up and thus we see an...

Answered by Felix K. Geography tutor
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Are the severity of famines caused by human or physical factors?

Physical factors such as changes in the El Nino weather cycle can cause famines as changes in the cycle can cause droughts in sub-saharan Africa or Southern Asia. However these droughts can be either miti...

Answered by Dermot N. Geography tutor
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