The Restless Earth · Physical Systems

Plate Tectonics and Earth Structure

Examining the layers of the Earth and the movement of tectonic plates at different boundaries.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the movement of plates beneath our feet change the surface of the Earth?
  2. 2Why do certain regions experience more geological activity than others?
  3. 3What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Exploring the Physical WorldNCCA: Junior Cycle - Investigating the Geosphere
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Junior Cycle Geography Year 1
Unit: The Restless Earth
Period: Physical Systems

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