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What is the evidence for continental drift?

The Continental Drift theory proposed by Alfred Wegener suggested that the continents were not always in the position that they are in today. The main piece of evidence is the jigsaw fit of the continents su...
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Describe, using examples you have studied, ways in which governments seek to control population change (8 marks)

Governments typically introduce population control policies when their country’s population is underpopulated or overpopulated, or has an ageing or youthful population. Underpopulated countries are character...
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Give an idea how sea defences could help to protect coastlines?

Briefly outline a few different sea defences, including, but not limited to, sea walls, groynes and boulder barriers. They can protect the base of cliffs from erosion as well as prevent coastal flooding. Gro...
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of soft and hard engineering as a river flood management strategy

Outline some of examples of soft and hard engineering techniques as well as their definition. Soft engineering advantages include: Relatively cheap, low maintenance, environmentally friendly and 'green', wor...
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What is the process of freeze-thaw weathering?

This is where water enters the cracks on rocks and then during time of decreased temperatures the water freezes. As it freezes, the water expands which places a lot of pressure on the rocks around it. This p...
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