ZIMSEC O-Level Geography
7.2.4The internal structure of the Earth, continental drift and plate tectonics
The internal structure of the Earth, continental drift and plate tectonics in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
Form 2 (internal structure; continental drift in the scope and sequence) and Form 3 (continental drift and plate tectonics in the competency matrix): crust, mantle, core; constructive, destructive and transform boundaries.
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 7.2.4.1Illustrate and describe the internal structure of the Earth.
- 7.2.4.2Outline the continental drift theory and its evidence.
- 7.2.4.3Describe tectonic movement at constructive, destructive and transform plate boundaries.
- 7.2.4.4Explain the implications of plate movements for climate.
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Plate boundaries and the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes
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The Earth's structure, continental drift and moving plates
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