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Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards · Autumn Term

Volcano Formation and Types

Exploring how volcanoes form at different plate boundaries and classifying them by their structure and eruption style.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the relationship between plate boundary type and volcanic explosivity.
  2. Compare the characteristics of shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes.
  3. Explain the processes that lead to the formation of a hotspot volcano.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Geography - Tectonic Hazards
Year: Year 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards
Period: Autumn Term

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