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Explain how physical and human factors contribute to an increased risk of water insecurity.

water insecurity is the result of not having accessible and reliable water stores Human:over abstraction- Israel pollution- chinadams.. less water down stream e.g. Mexico salinisation: over pumping in isr...

Answered by Darcy S. • Geography tutor

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Jay, Shelia & Harry share £7200 in the ratio 1:2:5. How much does Harry receive?

Explain how the ratio shows everyone's share of the £7200: 1:2:5 (Jay's share:Sheila's Share:Harry's Share)Add up the terms of the ratio to find out many equal parts the £7200 is split into: 1+2+5=8 (part...

Answered by Philip B. • Maths tutor

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A ladder of length 6.5m is leaning against a vertical wall. The foot of the ladder is 1.5m from the wall. Calculate the distance the ladder reaches up the wall to 3 significant figures.

(using Pythagoras' theorem) 6.5²= x²+ 1.5²x²= 6.5²- 1.5²x²= 42.25 - 2.25 x² = 40 x = sqrt(40) x ...

Answered by Pollyanna B. • Maths tutor

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Zinc reacts with sulphuric acid (Zn + H2SO4 --> ZnSO4 + H2). Write out two separate equations for the species that are oxidised and reduced.

Zn --> Zn^2+ + 2e- (OXIDATION) H2^2- + 2e- --> H2 (REDUCTION)

Answered by Sonali V. • Chemistry tutor

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Name the 3 structures within a plant cell that are absent from an animal cell and describe the function of these 3 structures. (6 marks)

Plant cells contain chloroplasts (1), a cell wall (1) and a permanent vacuole (1). These structures are absent from animal cells. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll which abso...

Answered by Hannah L. • Biology tutor

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