(1) The Restless Earth

In this section we will learn:

1. The Earth's Layers
2. The Plates and how they move
3. Fold Mountains
4. Earthquakes
5. Volcanoes

Statements of Learning;

1.1 Describe the formation & global distribution of volcanoes, earthquakes & fold mountains in the context of plate tectonics & structure of the earth

2.1 Describe the economic & social impacts of how we interact with the occurrence of volcanoes, earthquakes & fold mountains

2.8 Investigate how people respond to a natural disaster

2.9 Assess the interrelationships between the physical world, tourism & transport