- Explain the theory of plate tectonics.
- Describe the global distribution of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and their relationship to plate margins.
- Explain the physical processes taking place at constructive, destructive, and conservative plate margins.
- Distinguish between the primary and secondary effects of a tectonic hazard.
- Compare immediate and long-term responses to a tectonic hazard.
- Analyze how the effects of and responses to a tectonic hazard vary between two areas of contrasting levels of wealth using named examples.
- Evaluate reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from tectonic hazards.
- Assess how monitoring, prediction, protection, and planning can reduce the risks from a tectonic hazard.
