Geography 2152F/G Study Guide - Final Guide: Peanut Butter, Continental Crust, Tiltmeter
22 Apr 2016
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/42 multiple choice (32 from 2nd half of course) /18 fill in the blank (14 from 2nd half) /30 short answer (15 questions, all from 2nd half) A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage. The combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences. 10 or more deaths per event or more than 100 people affected (injured, homeless) or government declaration of disaster or plea for international assistance* * for drought or famine, at least 2000 must be affected. * for technological disasters, at least 5 deaths. Physical and chemical processes that shape the earth"s surface. Involves the creation, movement and destruction of tectonic plates. Formed by collision of oceanic and continental crust. Boundary were plates slide horizontally past each other. Frequency with which protective gear can withstand a disaster.
