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Earth's Layers
The Earth consists of the crust
Plate Tectonics
The movement of Earth's lithospheric plates causes earthquakes
Igneous Rocks
Formed from cooled magma or lava; examples include granite and basalt.
Sedimentary Rocks
Created from compressed layers of sediments; examples include sandstone and limestone.
Metamorphic Rocks
Formed under extreme heat and pressure; examples include marble and schist.
Erosion and Weathering
Processes that shape landscapes through the breakdown and movement of rocks.
Population Growth
Influenced by birth rates
Urbanization
The increasing movement of people to cities
Demographic Transition Model
A framework describing population changes through different stages of industrialization.
Overpopulation
A situation where the number of people exceeds resources and infrastructure capacity.
Migration Trends
Factors like economic opportunities
Weather vs. Climate
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions
Climate Zones
Tropical
Climate Change
Long-term shifts in global temperature due to natural and human activities.
Extreme Weather Events
Hurricanes
Ocean Currents and Climate
Currents regulate global temperatures and influence weather patterns.
Types of Tourism
Categories include eco-tourism
Economic Impact of Tourism
Tourism generates revenue
Sustainable Tourism
Practices that reduce environmental damage and support local communities.
Famous Tourist Destinations
Sites like the Grand Canyon
Effects of Technology on Tourism
AI
Erosion and Deposition
Wind
Fluvial Landforms
Rivers carve valleys
Glacial Landforms
Features like U-shaped valleys
Coastal Landforms
Beaches
Tectonic Landforms
Mountains and rift valleys created by the movement of Earth's plates.