1. Big Picture
Why choose to live in
hazardous areas?
Mind map of reasons
Questions
Text book question
Exam style question
Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in
areas at risk from a tectonic hazard.
Geothermal energy
Energy generated by
heat stored deep in the
Earth.
Key Vocabulary
All key words
MUST be
highlighted or
underlined.
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2. You can describe reasons why people live in areas at risk from a tectonic hazard.
You use a limited range of specialist terms
You have a reasonable accuracy in the use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
You can explain reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a
tectonic hazard.
You use a good range of specialist terms
You have a considerable accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
You can discuss reasons using examples why people continue to live in areas at
risk from a tectonic hazard.
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
Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
3. 1. The increasing amount of people living in towns and cities is known as
Urbanisation Townisation Overpopuation
When two tectonic plates collide, what type of plate margin is this?
Conservative Destructive Constructive
The oceanic plate is forced under (subducted) the continental plate because..
It is lighter It has to It’s denser
GDP stands for?
Gross Domestic Product Gross Distance Per Km Giant Destructive Plate
HDI stands for?
The Human Death Index Human Development Index High Destructive Index
Which Earthquake that you have studied scored 8.8 on the Richter scale?
Japan Nepal Chile
Which country has the lowest GDP (109th out of 193 countries)
Nepal Chile Japan
4. Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
The City of Naples
5. Explain how
the map
demonstrates
that people
are at risk
from tectonic
hazards?
Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
6. Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
7. Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
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8. Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
Stick your diagram in
the middle of your
page. You will use the
mind map on the
bottom of page 18 to
annotate your
diagram and explain
why each of those
features is there.
The scenery in volcanic areas
is often very beautiful,
attracting tourists and
creating jobs.
9. Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
Annotate the other
half of your
diagram to explain
the formation of
the hazards shown,
together with facts
and statistics.
Pyroclastic flow is a fast-
moving current of hot gas and
volcanic that moves away
from a volcano about 100
km/h. Can reach up to
1,000 °C
10. Using figure 1 and your own knowledge,
explain why people might choose to live in
areas at risk from tectonic hazards. [6]
6 marks
GCSE Style Question
L2 - Clear
Answer
Figure 1. Yokohama, a city in Japan.
Yokohama is close to Mount Fuji, an
active volcano. The area is also prone
to earthquakes.
Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
11. Using figure 1 and your own knowledge,
explain why people might choose to live in
areas at risk from tectonic hazards. [6]
GCSE Style Question
Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
Stick the structure strip down the left
hand side of the margin. You will need
to use your diagram to help explain why
some people choose to live in areas
affected by tectonic hazards. The length
of the section shows how much you
should be writing.
12. Using figure 1 and your own knowledge, explain why people might
choose to live in areas at risk from tectonic hazards.[6]
Figure 1. Yokohama, a city in Japan. Yokohama is close to Mount Fuji, an active
volcano. The area is also prone to earthquakes.
13. Figure 1 shows Tokyo, a city of nearly 13 million people. The city
itself is on a destructive plate boundary, resulting in volcanoes
(Mt. Fuji), and earthquakes (2011).
14. Using figure D, evaluate the benefits of
Iceland's location on a plate margin.
6 marksTextbook Question
Why do
Icelandic
people live
near
volcanoes?
Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
15. Using figure 1 and your own knowledge explain why people
might choose in areas at risk from tectonic hazards. [6]
Level 1 Basic (1 – 3 marks)
Simple statements that are descriptive.
Statements are general and separate in a random order.
Includes basic application of knowledge and understanding to interpret geographical
information. Makes little or no use of source to support response.
Level 2 Clear (4– 6 marks)
Statements are developed.
Linked statements with some explanation.
Shows a sound understanding.
Includes good application of knowledge and understanding to interpret geographical
information. Makes competent use of source to support response.
There should be some indication that the figure has been used, directly or indirectly.
Must have a minimum of two reasons.
L2 - Clear
Answer
L1 - Basic
Answer
6 marksGCSE Style Question
Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
16. Why Are People Risking it?
LO: To explain the reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic
hazard.
17. Positive– Write down areas of the lesson you have been successful in,
name the key terms or named examples you are now confident in using. What
areas have you worked hard on improving? Named examples, geographical
terms, facts, statistics, explanations, comparison?
Error – Write down areas you are less confident with, certain case studies
or examples you may need to go over again to fully understand. Do you use
enough explanation using named examples and facts in all your answers? Do
you push yourself or are you reliant on the teacher for guidance or pressure
to progress?
Next – Where can you move yourself forward over the next lesson, week or
month. What are you going to start including which will improve your detail
and work?
Making the Grade:
How am I doing in this lesson?
18. Why do people live near volcanoes? Why do people live near volcanoes?
Why do people live near volcanoes? Why do people live near volcanoes?
