Revising Tectonic Activity
Tectonic Activity First part: the earth’s crust how and why it moves and the landscapes it creates. Secondly: the interaction between tectonic activity/environments and people.
The moving crust How and why it moves Where plate boundaries are and their link to earthquakes/fold mountains/volcanoes. The characteristics of fold mountains, earthquakes and volcanoes Different types of plate boundaries Measuring earthquakes
People and tectonic activity Case study of a young fold mountain range Case study of one earthquake and one volcano. Look at causes, effects (primary and secondary) and management. The influence of development, population density, communication, wealth etc on the effects and possible management and responses Why people live in hazardous areas
Resources Pages 1 to 9 in your revision book AQA exam papers to find exam questions…paper 1 higher tier, normally question 4. BBC bitesize site S-cool site