Tectonic Hazards

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.

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