Plate Tectonics and Tectonic Hazards · Physical Systems

Earthquakes and Volcanic Risks

Analysis of the causes and impacts of tectonic hazards on human settlements.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do people continue to live in areas prone to tectonic hazards?
  2. 2How do the characteristics of a volcanic eruption determine its impact on the environment?
  3. 3What determines the level of destruction caused by an earthquake in different regions?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Plate Tectonics and Tectonic Hazards - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Geography
Unit: Plate Tectonics and Tectonic Hazards
Period: Physical Systems

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