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Unit 1 Theme D: The Restless Earth
Quick questions on Earthquakes: causes, effects and management - CCEA GCSE Geography
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What is no judgement in the evaluation?Show answer
The nine-mark question needs a supported conclusion, ideally comparing richer and poorer countries, not a two-sided list with no decision.
What is q1?Show answer
What is the difference between the focus and the epicentre of an earthquake? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Name the scale used to measure the magnitude (energy) of an earthquake. [1 mark]
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Give one example of protection and one of planning that reduce earthquake damage. [2 marks]
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