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People and earthquakes: Turkey, 2023

Earthquakes: how do they change the world?

Unit Summary

This unit explores the causes and effects of earthquakes. Pupils learn where and why they occur, how they are measured, and what can be done to prepare for and respond to them. Case studies include Japan (2011) and Turkey (2023).

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain that responding to earthquakes involves many different people locally, nationally and internationally.

Key Notes

  • The scale of the earthquake in Turkey was huge in terms of land area, settlements and people affected.
  • Impact responses occur in the short, medium and long term.
  • Different people and countries respond to an earthquake in different ways.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • response: A response is a reaction to something.
  • aid organisation: Aid organisations are charities that respond to support countries following earthquakes, other natural disasters and wars.
  • DEC: The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together charities to provide support for countries affected by earthquakes and other disasters.
  • aftershock: An aftershock is a smaller earthquake following after an initial larger earthquake.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Shocks of earthquakes only happen once.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

The scale of the earthquake in Turkey was huge in terms of land area, settlements and people affected. Impact responses occur in the short, medium and long term.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'response'

A response is a reaction to something.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Shocks of earthquakes only happen once. Correction: Large earthquakes will often have an initial shock and then be followed by a series of aftershocks as the tectonic plates settle.

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