Geography · GCSE · AQA · AQA GCSE Geography (8035) · Specification point · 3.1.1.2 · Living with the physical environment · Section A: The challenge of natural hazards
3.1.1.2 Tectonic hazards
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Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are the result of physical processes. | Plate tectonics theory. Global distribution of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and their relationship to plate margins. Physical processes taking place at different types of plate margin (constructive, destructive and conservative) that lead to earthquakes and volcanic activity. |
The effects of, and responses to, a tectonic hazard vary between areas of contrasting levels of wealth. | Primary and secondary effects of a tectonic hazard. Immediate and long-term responses to a tectonic hazard. Use named examples to show how the effects and responses to a tectonic hazard vary between two areas of contrasting levels of wealth. |
Management can reduce the effects of a tectonic hazard. |
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Reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic hazard.
How monitoring, prediction, protection and planning can reduce the risks from a tectonic hazard.