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Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Give a named example of each type of boundary:
1)
Divergent boundary (1)
2)
Convergent (ocean to continental) (1)
3)
Convergent (continental to continental) (1)
4)
Conservative. (1)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Describe the global distribution of tectonic activity. (4)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Explain how convection currents result
in the movement of tectonic plates. (4)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Describe the formation of fold mountains and give an example. (4)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Name the boundary shown and describe what happens
here. (4)
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Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Define the terms:
1)
Focus (1)
2)
Epicentre (1)
3)
Magnitude (1)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Describe the differences between
the Richter and Mercalli Scales (4)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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For a named case study, describe the causes
of a major earthquake. (4)
Earthquake case study: ……………………………….
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Describe and explain the effects of an earthquake you have studied on people and the economy. (6)
Earthquake: ……………………………….
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Outline the economic reasons for
people continuing to live in areas
prone to volcanic activity. (6)
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Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Name the reasons people might continue to live in tectonic areas. (4)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Describe and explain four techniques
for monitoring volcanoes. (4)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Describe four ways in which the impacts of
volcanic eruptions can be reduced. (4)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Can earthquakes be predicted? Explain your
answer. (3)
Teesdale GCSE Geography: Tectonic
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Outline how the effects of an earthquake can _______________________________________________
be reduced through the use of education and _______________________________________________
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building design. (6)
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