AS World at Risk mini quiz

This quiz has some names of case studies, key words and types of hazards. It's related to the World at Risk topic of the AS Edexcel syllabus.

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  • Created by: Rebecca
  • Created on: 28-12-10 13:53
What is a hazard?
A naturaly event which has the potential to threaten life and property
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How is a tornado formed?
Cold air gets warmed at the surface over the land, it then rises and becomes unstable
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In an El Nino year...
The normal east to west trade winds over the Pacific are disrupted
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An example of a hazard hotspot is?
The Phillipines
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Card 2

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How is a tornado formed?

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Cold air gets warmed at the surface over the land, it then rises and becomes unstable

Card 3

Front

In an El Nino year...

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Card 4

Front

An example of a hazard hotspot is?

Back

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