Geography end of year exam

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GNI per capita

Total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year plus income from abroad, divided by the number of people living in that country.

Human Development Index (HDI)

Composite measure including GNI per capita, number of years of education, and life expectancy, ranging from 0 (less developed) to 1 (more developed).

Plate margin

Point where tectonic plates meet, leading to tectonic activity like volcanoes and earthquakes.

Primary effects of earthquakes

Immediate consequences like building collapse, casualties, blocked roads, and infrastructure damage.

Secondary effects of earthquakes

Indirect consequences such as fires, water contamination, spread of diseases, and disruption of services.