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Natural and tectonic hazards

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Why this, why now

This unit teaches pupils about natural and tectonic hazards, their location, causes and effects. Pupils learn about the different types of hazard before focusing on earthquakes and volcanoes. Pupils will learn about tectonic processes, hazard impacts and the options for mitigation and adaptation.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Natural and tectonic hazards

This unit teaches pupils about natural and tectonic hazards, their location, causes and effects. Pupils learn about the different types of hazard before focusing on earthquakes and volcanoes. Pupils will learn about tectonic processes, hazard impacts and the options for mitigation and adaptation.

5 lessons
  1. Primary and secondary effects and responses to tectonic hazards
  2. An example of effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an HIC
  3. An example of effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an LIC
  4. Factors affecting hazard risk
  5. An introduction to natural hazards