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Greece experienced a heatwave for ______ days during the wildfires in 2023.
Greece experienced a heatwave for ______ days during the wildfires in 2023.
17
In Richmond, the unemployment rate is ______% lower than the national average.
In Richmond, the unemployment rate is ______% lower than the national average.
0.4
Detroit's population fell from ______ million in 1970 to 680,000 in 2015 due to deindustrialisation.
Detroit's population fell from ______ million in 1970 to 680,000 in 2015 due to deindustrialisation.
1.5
In Glasgow, 24% of working adults have a ______.
In Glasgow, 24% of working adults have a ______.
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Okinawa's good air quality results in ______ health benefits, reducing respiratory issues.
Okinawa's good air quality results in ______ health benefits, reducing respiratory issues.
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The Athabasca Glacier has shrunk to ______ km from its original size of 325 km due to climate change.
The Athabasca Glacier has shrunk to ______ km from its original size of 325 km due to climate change.
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The earthquake in Haiti in 2010 had a magnitude of ______.
The earthquake in Haiti in 2010 had a magnitude of ______.
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Due to the earthquake in Haiti, ______ camps were set up in the capital.
Due to the earthquake in Haiti, ______ camps were set up in the capital.
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Hurricane Katrina caused approximately ______ deaths.
Hurricane Katrina caused approximately ______ deaths.
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Typhoon Haiyan made ______ people homeless in the Philippines.
Typhoon Haiyan made ______ people homeless in the Philippines.
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White Island's volcanic eruption in New Zealand resulted in ______ deaths.
White Island's volcanic eruption in New Zealand resulted in ______ deaths.
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The malaria vaccine program in Africa reduced cases in children by ______%.
The malaria vaccine program in Africa reduced cases in children by ______%.
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The Philippines has an average of ______ typhoons per year.
The Philippines has an average of ______ typhoons per year.
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______% of the population in the multi-hazard zone in the Philippines live in poverty.
______% of the population in the multi-hazard zone in the Philippines live in poverty.
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The Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand moves at ______ meters per day.
The Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand moves at ______ meters per day.
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Bad air quality can cause ______ deaths globally each year.
Bad air quality can cause ______ deaths globally each year.
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Study Notes
Wildfires - Greece 2023
- Heatwave for 17 days in areas like Corfu and Rhodes
- 1.7€6 cost (225,000 hectares burnt)
- 163 people evacuated
- Budget for combating wildfires doubled (to €600m) through tax on luxury hotels
Changing Places - Richmond
- Increased spaces for historical landmarks and efficient residential areas
- 5th least densely populated borough
- Unemployment 0.4% lower than national average (population mostly 35-40)
- Finance, retail, and hospitality are most significant sectors
- Above average academically (95% of schools are good+offsted)
- Strong sense of community (insiders like local events, parks, cultural institutions)
- Historical significance (outsiders viewable to live or visit)
External Forces of Change - Detroit
- Heavy manufacturing industries used to be located there
- De-industrialization - loss of jobs → reduced population (1.5m in 1970 to 680,000 in 2015)
- Many parts of city are abandoned
- 82% Black population
- Very little tax revenue
Impacts on Health - Glasgow
- Largest city of Scotland (1.2m population)
- 24% of working adults have breathing problems (disability) like asthma
- Bad air quality → respiratory health lead to substance abuse/mental and physical health issues
- Access to good healthcare is a concern. Human factor = social inequality that can result in health disparities.
Impacts on Health - Okinawa
- Small population, relatively less urbanization → better air quality, less respiratory issues, and more green spaces/biodiversity
- Good public health, good access to mental health
- Good access to green spaces/biodiversity
Glaciers - Athabasca
- In Colombia ice field, Rocky Mountains, shrunk to 238km from 325km
- Terminal moraine- ice free for over 100 years and trees are growing
- Glaciers - Helvellyn (Lake District) - ice located on its Eastern side of the summit, 0.25+ glaciers
Earthquakes - Haiti 2010
- Magnitude 7, 25km away from Port-au-Prince
- 8 hospitals destroyed in the event, 316,000 deaths, including 4,000 prison escapes.
- 10,000 dead due to cholera outbreak.
- 25% of government officials died, poor response
- Dominican Republic sent aid and made hospitals accessible.
Tropical Cyclones - Hurricane Katrina
- Category 5, 2005, New Orleans
- 1,500 deaths, looting, flooding which caused transport networks damage
- $3006 cost from agricultural production, and sewage systems were damaged
Volcanic Eruptions - White Island
- New Zealand 2019
- 22 deaths
- Tourism companies stopped tours to the island
- Helicopters could not fly in the area around the eruption.
Malaria
- Used in Africa
- Reduced child infections by 39%
- Requires multiple doses to be effective
Multi Hazard Zone - Philippines
- Convergent plate boundary , with 22 active volcanoes, earthquake, typhoons, and landslides
- Landslides due to steep topography and high rainfall.
- 30% of the population live within 30 km of a volcano.
- Luzon island earthquake, magnitude 7, 1990 and over 1500+ people died.
Random Glacier Names
- Athabasca glacier - 350km³ , 238 km³ , 1-3m retreat, cold-based
- Helvellyn glacier - near Red Tarn
- Franz Joseph Glacier, NZ - warm-based
- Victoria Glacier, Antarctica - cold-based.
Asthma
- 250,000 premature deaths globally
- Can be caused by bad air quality
Glaciers - Franz Josef Glacier - New Zealand
- Moves at 4m/day, basal sliding, and high rainfall
- Shrunk 1.5m annually.
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Explore the impact of environmental changes with a focus on wildfires in Greece in 2023 and the urban transformation in Richmond and Detroit. This quiz delves into the economic, social, and historical factors shaping these regions. Test your knowledge on these significant issues affecting communities worldwide.
