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Assess the sustainability of dams as a water management strategy

For a strategy to be 'sustainable' it must meet the needs of today without compromising the needs of the future and causing environmental degradation. Therefore, it is important to assess the social, economi...
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What are the main process of erosion that take place in rivers?

River erosion by four main processes - hydraulic action, abrasion, solution, and attrition - wears away the river bed and banks and breaks down carried material. Through hydraulic action , the force of the w...
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Using examples, describe and explain how erosion results in the formation of two coastal landforms.

Coastal erosional landforms are commonly found in high energy environments, where large waves, strong winds and tidal currents drive erosion. There are a number of different mechanisms which cause erosion, i...
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Outline the impact of temperature variation on weathering processes in hot deserts.

Mechanical weathering.Very high temperatures during the day determine the expansion of rocks. Contraction occurs during the night when temperatures are very low, sometimes bellow freezing point. Therefore, t...
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To what extent do urban areas in lower income countries (LICs) or newly emerging economies (NEEs) provide social and economic opportunities for people?

'To what extent' requires you to examine both the opportunities and restrictions which urban areas in LICs or NEEs can create. When answering this question it is beneficial to include case studies and answer...
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