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1 markVolcanoes, Earthquakes and Floods as Hazards

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)(ii)

Based on Figure 5 showing earthquake waves recorded by a seismograph after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake.

Which type of wave reached the seismograph 2 minutes and 30 seconds after the earthquake began?

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  1. 6(a)(i)Identify the types of waves labeled M, N, X in Figure 5.[3 marks]
  2. 6(b)Describe the biological and geological evidence that appeared to support the theory of Continental Drift.[6 marks]
  3. 6(c)(i)Describe the formation of TWO types of landforms at constructive plate margins.[10 marks]
  4. 6(c)(ii)Describe the formation of TWO types of landforms at destructive plate margins.[10 marks]

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