PLATE TECTONICS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS
– Sample Paper 1
(a) Study Figure 1 which shows changes in sea level following a seismic event in the
Pacific Ocean basin.
Comment on the changes in seas level shown, and suggest why these changes illustrate
the hazards associated with a tsunami.
(7 marks)
(b) Outline the causes of earthquakes.
(8 marks)
(c) Discuss the ways in which people and organisations respond to earthquakes and their
effects.
(10 marks)
“The extent to which tectonic processes represent hazards depends on when and where they
are experienced.” Discuss this statement.
(40 marks)
PLATE TECTONICS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS
– Sample Paper 2
(a) Comment on the information given in Figure 1.
(7 marks)
(b) Explain the causes of earthquakes.
(8 marks)
(c) With reference to examples, discuss the effectiveness of hazard management
schemes in areas where earthquakes have taken place.
(10 marks)
Discuss the degree to which the theory of Plate Tectonics is supported by the
distribution of volcanic and seismic activity across the globe.
(40 marks)
Exam board approved Sample Qs from back of textbook
a) Study Fig.1, which was taken during the eruption of Mount Pinatubo.
Figure 1
Comment on the probable short-term and long-term consequences of this eruption for
the lives of people living in this area.
(7)
(b) Explain what hotspots are and explain why they are often associated with chains of
volcanoes.
(8)
(c) Referring to examples that you have studied, discuss how people in different parts of
the world can plan to reduce the dangers that are associated with seismic activity.
(10)
‘The world distribution of population is as important as the world distribution of areas of
tectonic activity in predicting the hazards of volcanic activity’ Discuss this statement.
(40)
PLATE TECTONICS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS
- June 2010
Study Figure 1, a photograph of an area in northern Pakistan after a recent
earthquake.
Using Figure 1 only, comment on the evidence that suggests that an earthquake has
recently taken place. (7 marks)
Describe how seismic waves and earthquakes can be measured. (8 marks)
With reference to two seismic events you have studied from contrasting areas of the
world, compare the ways in which earthquakes and their impacts have been managed.
(10 marks)
“The hazards presented by volcanic and seismic events have the greatest impact on the
world’s poorest people.” To what extent do you agree with this view? (40 marks)
PLATE TECTONICS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS - Jan 2011
PLATE TECTONICS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS
- June 2011
PLATE TECTONICS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS - Jan 2012
PLATE TECTONICS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS
- June 2012
1. Study Figure 1, a satellite image of the Mayon volcano in the Philippines and the area to
the south and east.
Comment on the nature of the hazards that this volcano may present.
(7 marks)
2. Describe and explain the characteristic features of various types of volcano. (8 marks)
3. With reference to two volcanic events that you have studied from contrasting areas of
the world, compare the ways in which volcanoes and their impacts have been managed.
(10 marks)
4. Evaluate how plate tectonics theory helps our understanding of the distribution of seismic
and volcanic events.
(40 marks)
PLATE TECTONICS & ASSOCIATED HAZARDS Jan 2013
PLATE TECTONICS & ASSOCIATED HAZARDS June 2013
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