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What are the weather conditions associated with a depression?

A depression is when a wedge of warmer air forces its way into a larger body of cold air. This leads to several distinctive weather patterns. Where the warm air meets the cold air, a front is formed. Warm ai...
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How do I write a concise but high-scoring introduction for an A2 essay?

Your introduction should usually consist of four different components. Let's deconstruct this using the question 'Can globalisation narrow the gap between rich and poor?' Firstly, it is important to define a...
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Explain the formation of a destructive and constructive plate boundary, and describe where they are around the world.

A Destructive plate boundary is when the oceanic and continental plates move together. The oceanic plate is forced under the lighter continental plate. Friction causes melting of the oceanic plate which may ...
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How should I approach the question "Explain the formation of a waterfall"?

This is quite a common question, and knowing how to tackle it can be a great way to scoop up marks. This answer hits each of the points needed for full-mark answer: Waterfalls form in upstream areas where th...
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What is the difference between hard and soft coastal engineering?

Hard engineering is artificial, expensive and large scale coastal defences, where as soft engineering is more "in tune" with the environment and is considered ecologically friendly by using more na...
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