Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards · Physical Systems
Earthquakes and Seismic Resilience
Analysing the causes of earthquakes and how different levels of wealth affect a country's ability to respond to seismic events.
Key Questions
- 1Why do earthquakes of the same magnitude cause vastly different levels of destruction?
- 2How does urban design influence the survival rate of citizens during a tremor?
- 3What role does international aid play in long term recovery after a major tectonic event?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Geography - Tectonic HazardsKS3: Geography - Geographical Skills
Year: Year 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards
Period: Physical Systems
Suggested Methodologies
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