The Power of the Earth: Extreme Environments · Autumn Term 2
Tectonic Activity: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Examining the Ring of Fire and the causes and effects of seismic activity on human populations.
Key Questions
- 1What determines the level of destruction caused by a volcanic eruption?
- 2How do different nations prepare their infrastructure for major earthquakes?
- 3Why are volcanic soils often the site of dense human settlement despite the risks?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: Geography - Physical GeographyKS2: Geography - Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Year: Year 6
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Power of the Earth: Extreme Environments
Period: Autumn Term 2
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