a measure of the energy released by an earthquake

the point on Earth's surface that is directly above where an earthquake happens underground

An example of effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an HIC

Geography

An introduction to natural hazards

Factors affecting hazard risk

Plate tectonics theory

Global distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes

Processes at constructive/divergent plate margins

Processes at destructive/convergent plate margins

Processes at conservative plate margins

Primary and secondary effects and responses to tectonic hazards

An example of effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an LIC

Reducing risks from earthquakes and volcanoes

Using GIS to visualise physical processes at different types of plate margin

This unit teaches pupils about natural and tectonic hazards, their location, causes and effects. Pupils learn about the different types of hazard before focusing on earthquakes and volcanoes. Pupils will learn about tectonic processes, hazard impacts and the options for mitigation and adaptation.

Natural and tectonic hazards

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which high-income country (HIC) experienced a major earthquake in 2011?

Loss of life, damage to buildings and infrastructure

What is one of the primary impacts of an earthquake in a HIC?

What was the primary cause of most of the destruction in the 2011 Tōhoku disaster?

Immediate increase in agricultural production

Which of the following is a secondary effect of an earthquake in a HIC?

Which of the following is an example of a tectonic hazard?

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Which type of plate boundary is most commonly associated with volcanic eruptions?

Which of the following is a primary effect of an earthquake?

What is the name of the point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's origin?

What type of volcano is characterised by gentle slopes and is primarily formed by basaltic lava flows?

An example of effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an HIC

Lesson outcome

Content guidance