The Power of the Earth: Mountains and Volcanoes · Physical Systems

Tectonic Plate Movements

Understanding how the movement of the Earth's crust creates mountains and volcanic activity.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the movement beneath our feet change the surface of the Earth?
  2. 2Why are volcanoes and earthquakes concentrated in specific global zones?
  3. 3What evidence do we have that continents are constantly moving?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Physical GeographyKS2: Geography - Mountains and Volcanoes
Year: Year 5
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Power of the Earth: Mountains and Volcanoes
Period: Physical Systems

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