a measure of the energy released by an earthquake

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

Impacts of earthquakes in a developed and a developing country

Geography

The structure of the Earth

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

Impacts of volcanoes in a developed and an emerging country

Reducing risks from earthquakes and volcanoes

Examples of management of volcanic hazards

Examples of management of earthquake hazards

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

This unit teaches pupils about 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.

Tectonic hazards

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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

Which of the following is a secondary impact of an earthquake?

What is the point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus called?

What is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?

The point inside Earth where the earthquake starts

Which plate boundary is most associated with powerful earthquakes?

What is a major secondary impact of an undersea earthquake?

Exit Quiz

What does earthquake magnitude measure?