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Explain the causes of one tectonic hazard.

This type of question would usually be worth 6-8 marks, so students should include around 3-4 developed points. For example, if they were explaining how earthquakes occur they could reference the differen...

Answered by Matilda S. Geography tutor
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Explain how a tsunami is formed.

At a tectonic plate boundary, a earthquake occurs. This causes a large release of pressure and a tectonic plate to jolt upwards, causing a water displacement column. As a result, waves with a low frequenc...

Answered by James F. Geography tutor
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Describe and compare the processes of abrasion, solution and attrition in a coastal landscape (5 marks)

This question is a describe question so you do not have to explain how these processes work, you should point out similarities and differences between the three processes. You should write five clear poin...

Answered by Tessa M. Geography tutor
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Global temperatures are expected to increase by 0.3-4.8 degrees C by 2100. Name 3 ways this will effect the physical environment.

Any 3 of:Melting iceMelting ice causes sea levels to rise, which could flood coastal habitats forever, losing the land and associated biodiversity.Changes to the way sea ice...

Answered by Ella D. Geography tutor
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Describe the differences between erosion and weathering

Weathering occurs in situ where physical, chemical and biological processes such as thermal stress, oxidisation and plant growth (respectively) wears down the rocks. Whereas erosion wears down the rock wi...

Answered by Huy H. Geography tutor
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