Year 10 - Geography
An example of effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an LIC
Natural and tectonic hazards
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use a named example to discuss the effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an LIC.
Key Notes
- In January 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in the Caribbean, one of the world's poorest countries.
- The earthquake was caused by slippage at the conservative margin between the Caribbean plate and North American plate.
- Primary and secondary effects of the disaster caused the deaths of more than 220 000 people.
- Haiti's position as an LIC influenced its immediate and long-term responses and their effectiveness.
Vocabulary To Learn
- magnitude: a measure of the energy released by an earthquake
- epicentre: the point on Earth's surface that is directly above where an earthquake happens underground
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The extreme destruction in Haiti was the result of the earthquake magnitude being unusually powerful.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
In January 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in the Caribbean, one of the world's poorest countries. The earthquake was caused by slippage at the conservative margin between the Caribbean plate and North American plate.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'magnitude'
a measure of the energy released by an earthquake.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: The extreme destruction in Haiti was the result of the earthquake magnitude being unusually powerful. Correction: The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.0, which is not unusually powerful. The high death toll and destruction were due to Haiti's poor infrastructure, weak building regulations and lack of preparedness, not just the earthquake's strength.
More Lessons In This Unit
- An example of effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an HIC Study Guide
- An introduction to natural hazards Study Guide
- Factors affecting hazard risk Study Guide
- Global distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes Study Guide
- Plate tectonics theory Study Guide
- Primary and secondary effects and responses to tectonic hazards Study Guide
- Processes at conservative plate margins Study Guide
- Processes at constructive/divergent plate margins Study Guide
- Processes at destructive/convergent plate margins Study Guide
- Reducing risks from earthquakes and volcanoes Study Guide
- Using GIS to visualise physical processes at different types of plate margin Study Guide
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