Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards · Physical Systems

Plate Tectonics Theory

Exploration of the internal structure of the Earth and the mechanisms driving plate movement at different boundaries.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the movement of tectonic plates reshape the Earth's surface over time?
  2. 2To what extent does the type of plate boundary determine the severity of a hazard?
  3. 3Why do people continue to live in high risk tectonic zones?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Geography - Physical Geography: Geological ProcessesKS3: Geography - Tectonic Hazards
Year: Year 9
Subject: Geography
Unit: Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards
Period: Physical Systems

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