Download Geography Progress Sheet Earth Forces

S2 Geography Progress Sheet
Earth’s Structure
I know the location of the four main layers of the Earth’s
structure
I can describe the crust, mantle, inner core and outer core
I can describe why the Earth’s plates move
I can discuss the effects of plate movements e.g. volcanoes,
fold mountains and earthquakes
I can discuss what is meant by Pangaea
I can give four pieces of evidence which show that Pangaea
existed
Volcanoes
I can draw a composite volcano and add labels to show its
features
I can describe how volcanoes form
I can describe the main features of a volcano
I can compare the formation of a shield volcano with that of
a cone volcano
For my case study – Mount St Helens I can describe the
effects of the volcanic eruption on the landscape, people and
wildlife
I can compare the eruption with Iceland and explain why
the Iceland volcano was more disruptive than destructive
I can describe the benefits and hazards of volcanoes
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Earth Forces
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I can’t do
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I can do
some of
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I can do
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confidently
Earthquakes
I can explain how an earthquake happens and can identify
its main features – focus, epicentre, shockwaves
I am able to discuss what may be needed in a survival kit
and explain its use
I can describe and explain the effects of an earthquake in a
developing country e.g. Haiti
Tsunami
I can describe how a tsunami forms
I can compare the effects of a Tsunami on a developing and a
developed country e.g. Boxing Day and Japan
Aid
I can describe the difference between short and long term
aid and give examples of each
I can describe the role of an aid agency in a natural disaster
1: can’t do this
2: can do part of this
3: can do this confidently
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