Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards · Physical Systems
Plate Tectonics and Theory
Exploring the structure of the Earth and the evidence supporting the theory of continental drift and plate movement.
Key Questions
- 1How does the internal heat of the Earth drive the movement of the crust?
- 2Why do we find similar fossils on continents separated by vast oceans?
- 3What evidence suggests that the Earth's plates are still moving today?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Geography - Geological ProcessesKS3: Geography - Tectonic Hazards
Year: Year 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards
Period: Physical Systems
Suggested Methodologies
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