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ZIMSEC O-Level Geography

7.2.6Volcanoes, earthquakes and the effects of tectonic processes

Volcanoes, earthquakes and the effects of tectonic processes 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 3: distribution and causes of volcanoes and earthquakes and their effects.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.6.1Outline the distribution of volcanoes and earthquakes.
  2. 7.2.6.2Explain the causes of volcanoes and earthquakes.
  3. 7.2.6.3Identify the effects of volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Lessons

  • Earthquakes: causes, characteristics and measurement

    35 min

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  • Living with tectonic hazards: why people stay and the impacts

    35 min

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  • Volcanoes: types, features and hazards

    35 min

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Volcanoes, earthquakes and the effects of tectonic processes: sample question

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What does the Mercalli scale measure?

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