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The Challenge of Natural Hazards · Autumn Term

Volcanoes: Formation and Types

Exploring the different types of volcanoes and their formation processes.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between shield and composite volcanoes based on their formation and eruption style.
  2. Explain the processes that lead to the formation of different volcanic features.
  3. Analyze the relationship between plate boundaries and volcanic distribution.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Geography - Natural HazardsGCSE: Geography - Tectonic Hazards
Year: Year 10
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Challenge of Natural Hazards
Period: Autumn Term

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