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Explain the formation of a waterfall.

The formation of a waterfall occurs due to a difference in bands of soft and hard rock. The hard rock, e.g. granite, is eroded at a far slower speed than that of the soft rock, e.g. sandstone. This proces...

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What are the social consequences of erosion to communities living on the coast?

Roads may become unstable or dangerous near cliff edges, the building of safer ones inland can increase traffic due to large, slow vehicles going to or from the work site. This may increase noise and air ...

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Explain the processes of Physical Coastal erosion and give examples of the land-forms it can produce

Wave pounding is an erosion process which involves the force of the wave hitting rock and wearing it down, this particularly occurs in soft rock such as sandstone. Hydraulic action may also work with this...

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To what extent do seismic events generate more severe impacts than volcanic events? (20 marks)

In the introduction to your answer you want to set up the question and tell the examiner what your argument is and what you are going to discuss. This is also where you would state any case studies you pl...

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What is meant by a positive feedback loop, and could you give an example?

Feedback loops/systems/cycles can be either positive or negative, and it is important to understand the difference between the two. Crucially, in this case, 'positive' does not refer to something which is...

Answered by Tom H. Geography tutor
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