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Describe the different types of plate boundaries created by tectonic motions and (with examples) outline their associated geographical locations (20 marks).

Plate tectonics result from the motion of the rigid lithosphere, which rides on top of the more fluid asthenosphere. Given that oceanic crust is thinner and more dense than the thicker, less dense contine...

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How has the role of TNCS aided development in poorer countries?

TNCs, or transnational corporations, are companies who have bases in countries other than their "home" or origin country (e.g. Apple, a major global TNC, has its headquarters primarily based in ...

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Describe the processes in the formation of a coastline.

headlands and bays: differences in rock strength and resistance to erosion, different erosion rates = headlands and bays.cracks and caves forming from erosion, both sides of the headland.An arch forms.Roo...

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Explain one economic problem caused by traffic congestion

Traffic congestion: causes delays and results in the late arrival of workersTherefore, there is a loss of working hours which results in lower productivity for companies as there is less time available to...

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Outline the formation of hotspots and explain their relationship to plate movement.

Hotspots, which occur away from plate boundaries, develop when the decay of radioactive elements in the Earth's core heat magma directly above it in the mantle. The heated magma expands and becomes less d...

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