Unit Award Scheme

118338 TECTONIC HAZARDS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1use diagrams to show the movement of tectonic plates at constructive, destructive and conservative plate marginsStudent completed work
2explain why earthquakes occur at conservative plate margins Student completed work
3explain why volcanoes occur at constructive plate margins Student completed work
4explain why volcanoes and earthquakes occur at destructive plate marginsStudent completed work
5explain why people continue to live close to volcanic activityStudent completed work

shown knowledge of

6at least two effects of a named example of a tectonic hazard in a low-income country (LIC) or newly emerging economy (NEE)Student completed work and/or summary sheet
7at least two effects of a named example of a tectonic hazard in a high-income country (HIC)Student completed work and/or summary sheet
8at least two responses to a named example of a tectonic hazard in an LIC or NEEStudent completed work and/or summary sheet
9at least two responses to a named example of a tectonic hazard in an HICStudent completed work and/or summary sheet
10two ways the risks of earthquakes can be reducedStudent completed work and/or summary sheet
11two ways the risk of volcanic eruptions can be reduced.Student completed work and/or summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 November 2022Level - Level One