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What is the difference between a composite cone and shield volcano?

The main differences between these two types of volcano are based on how they look and where they are found. Composite cone volcanoes (also known as stratovolcanoes) are mainly found at subduction zones (des...
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What is globalisation?

oGlobalisation is simply the integration of economies, industries, markets and policy-making around the world. Some key examples of globalisation are multi-national brands that you may recognise such as Nike...
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What is the difference between a divergent and convergent plate boundary

Think of the divergent film! Trish (a divergent) moves away from the faction system. Divergent plates do the same! They move away from each other, whereas convergent plate boundaries move towards one another...
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How do earthquakes occur?

Earthquakes are caused by the breakage of underground, crustal rock largely close to or near plate boundaries. It should also be noted that the breakage of rock occurs along a fault line, which is a long cra...
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Explain the socio-economic consequences of population movements for source countries across Europe.

An adverse socio-economic consequence of population movements for source countries across Europe is the brain drain. The brain drain is a geographical term which is used to explain the socio-economic phenome...
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