Distribution of Volcanoes and Earthquakes

2. Where are these hazards?
 Definition
Longitude and latitude task
 Describe distribution task
Types of plate margins
Plate margin research task
 Mix and match exercise
Exam style question
LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.
 A sudden and violent
period of the ground
shaking caused by
movements within the
earths crust.
All key words
MUST be
highlighted or
underlined.
13 November 2018

3.  You are able to identify where the world’s volcanoes and earthquakes
occur.
 You use a limited range of specialist terms
 You have a reasonable accuracy in the use of spelling, punctuation
and grammar.
 You can describe where volcanoes and earthquakes occur.
 You use a good range of specialist terms
 You have a considerable accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
 You can explain where volcanoes and earthquakes occur.
 You use a wide range of specialist terms where appropriate.
 Accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar. L3 - Detailed
Answer
L2 - Clear
Answer
L1 - Basic
Answer
Learning Outcomes – Success Criteria
LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

4. Using the longitude and latitude information plot the volcanoes and earthquakes
on the map.
200N
1000W
LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

5. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.
Using the map on the following slide describe
the distribution of earthquakes and
volcanoes.
T.E.A
The pattern appears to be
that most…..
An example would be off the
East Coast of ……..where
there is…..
There is an anomaly in the
middle of………..where….

6. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

7. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.
 Are pieces of Earth's crust and uppermost mantle
around 100 km (62 mi) thick and consist of two
principal types of material: oceanic crust and
continental crust.
 Are the boundaries between two plates. There
are a number of types.
All key words
MUST be
highlighted or
underlined.

8. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

9. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

10. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

11. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.
Now explain the distribution of earthquakes
and volcanoes.
The pattern is due to
the fact that
Volcanoes and
Earthquakes occur……
Plate boundaries are
where………….

12. Easy: Name the plate margins in images A-D.
Medium: Describe the processes at two of the plate margins
below.
Hard: Explain how volcanoes and or earthquakes are formed at
two of the plate margins.
A B
C D
LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

13. 1. Sort the 16 cards into describe and explain, there will be 8
cards in each pile.
2. Match the describe cards with their explain partner. You will
need to use the map on slide 8.
Pile A- Description of location Pile B- Explanation of location
Hint – is a geographical location
given on the card?
Hint – is the name of a plate
given, does it mention
directions of movements or
active zones?
LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

14. 1 2 3
6 87
9
4
5
10 11 12
13 14 15 16
A
B

15. With the help of figure 1 explain the distribution of volcanoes and earthquakes( 6 marks)
You must give a least 1 example The spread of volcanoes and
earthquakes across the world.
3 points and 3 because
Figure 1
LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

16. 1. Volcanoes and earthquakes occur in linear patterns because ......
2. There are volcanoes in the middle of the Atlantic ocean
because...
3. There are many earthquakes and volcanoes around the Pacific
Ocean because...
4. Volcanoes and earthquakes are found along the West coast of
North America because ....
5. Volcanoes and earthquakes are found along the West coast of
South America because ....
6. There are earthquakes in the Himalayas because...
LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

17. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

18. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.
Mark on your map of Iceland the
following:
1. The location of the Mid-Atlantic
Ridge.
2. The location of the Eurasian and
North American plates.
3. Direction arrows showing which
way the two plates are moving.
4. The location of Reykjavik
5. 5 major volcanoes.

19. 1. Describe Iceland and Iceland’s location using C.L.O.C.K.
2. Explain what type of plate margin runs through the middle of Iceland.
3. Explain why earthquakes occur in Iceland.
4. Explain why there are volcanoes like Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland.
5. Describe the events and effects of the Eyjafjallajökull eruption in 2010.
6. Detail possible future eruptions in Iceland and what is being done to
monitor them.
LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

20. LO: To know where earthquakes and volcanoes happen and why they happen.

21. 21
NE
SE
NW
SW

22. 22
Volcano
Paricutin 200N 1000W
Katmal 600N 1550W
Mount St Helens 400N 1200W
Ngauruhoe 400S 1750E
Vesuvius 400N 150E
Heimey 650N 200W
Pinatubo 50N 1250E
Kilimanjaro 30S 350E
Cotopaxi 10S 800W
Krakatoa 50S 1000E
Earthquake
Anchorage 600N 1500W
Tokyo 350N 1400E
Italy 400N 150E
Chimbote 100S 800W
Mexico City 200N 1000W
Manila 150N 1200E
Popoyan 20N 750W
Quelta 300N 700E
Valparaiso 350S 700W
Sumatra 100N 1000E