Volcanic and Earthquake Activity
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Volcanic and Earthquake Activity

Pupils will explore the distribution and causes of earthquakes and volcanoes in relation to plate boundaries. They will evaluate the magnitude and impact of these tectonic events.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.3.1: Causes and distribution of earthquakesGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.3.2: Volcanic hazards and magma types

About This Topic

Pupils will explore the distribution and causes of earthquakes and volcanoes in relation to plate boundaries. They will evaluate the magnitude and impact of these tectonic events.

Key Questions

  1. Why do earthquakes occur at specific plate boundaries?
  2. How does magma composition affect volcanic eruptions?
  3. How is earthquake magnitude measured?

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