a measure of the energy released by an earthquake; a higher magnitude means a stronger earthquake

molten rock found beneath Earth's surface. It is formed when rocks in Earth's mantle or crust melt due to high temperatures and pressure

Processes at conservative plate margins

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

Primary and secondary effects and responses to tectonic hazards

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

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

What happens at a conservative plate margin?

Which natural hazard is most common at conservative plate margins?

The plates collide and push magma upwards

Why don’t volcanoes form at conservative plate margins?

What famous conservative plate margin exists in the USA?

What are the two main types of tectonic plate?

Which layer of Earth is made up of tectonic plates?

What is the name of the theory that explains the movement of tectonic plates?

A ring of mountains around the Pacific Ocean

A zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Which layer of Earth is composed mostly of solid iron and nickel?

Starter Quiz