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What are the impacts of tropical cyclones? |
Physical 1. damage to infrastructure 2. disruption of communication lines Economic 1. costly repairs 2. loss of income due to crop destruction Social 1. displacement of people from homes 2. food shortage |
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Responses to cyclones |
Mitigation 1. Land use regulations 2. Infrastructure 3. Prediction and warnings Responsive 1. Emergency action |
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Causes of climate change |
Natural 1. Variations in solar output 2. Volcanic eruptions Anthropogenic 1. Agriculture 2. Industries 3. Urbanisation 4. Deforestation |
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Impacts of climate change |
1. Sea level rise 2. Lengthening of growing seasons 3. More frequent extreme weather events 4. Spread of infectious insect-borne diseases |
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Responses to climate change |
International 1. Kyoto Protocol National 1. Plant-a-Tree Programme 2. Green Mark Scheme 3. Singapore Green Plan |
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Hazards associated with cyclones |
1. Storm surges 2. Torrential rain 3. Strong winds |
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Elements of weather |
1. Temperature 2. Rainfall 3. Air pressure 4. Winds 5. Humidity |
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Factors affecting temperature |
1. Latitude 2. Cloud cover 3. Altitude 4. Distance from sea |
