Earthquakes

Question 1

How does convection currents contribute to plate movement

Answer 1

The current drives the earths plates into the mantle
The plates move away in a process called sea floor spreading

Question 2

What are 2 ways some earthquakes deal more damage and loss of lives than others

Answer 2

Time of the day
How shallow it is , more shallow more damage

Question 3

2 secondary impacts caused by volcanic eruptions

Answer 3

Settlements and forests being destroyed
Injury

Question 4

State 2 ways in which people can protect themselves from earthquakes and volcanoes

Answer 4

Being educated, hiding beneath tables
Survival kits , If damaged they can help themselves

Question 5

Explain 1 short term measure of Haiti

Answer 5

They recieved short term aid , providing food , water and shelter . This would help them survive longer

Question 6

Explain 1 short term relief effort for Haiti

Answer 6

The uk have them 20 million pounds
This would help the population with food and water

Question 7

Explain 1 cause for the movement of tectonic plates

Answer 7

Convection currents under the Earths crust transfer heat
This rises through the surface and cools back down
This pushes the current outwards

Question 8

Explain 1 way people can predict volcanic eruptions or earthquakes

Answer 8

An increase in the frequency and intensity of felt earthquakes