Plate boundaries

Analyze the distribution and characteristics of conservative, convergent, and divergent plate boundaries and hotspots.
Explain the causes of contrasting volcanic hazards, including volcano type, magma type, lava flows, and explosivity.
Explain the causes of contrasting earthquake hazards, including depth and magnitude, and the formation of tsunamis.
Interpret world maps showing the distribution of plates and plate boundaries.
Compare the magnitude of earthquake events using the Richter Scale.

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