Tectonics Exam Questions

Question 1

Can Earthquakes + Volcanoes be accurately Predicted? (8)

Question 2

Explain 2 Characteristics of Volcanic Hotspots? (4)

Answer 2

1. the lithosphere will melt and a plume of magma thermally expands and is pushed to the surface forming the volcano
2. volcanic hotpots create volcanic island series as each successive volcano moves away from the hotspot

Question 3

Explain why volcanic eruptions vary in their magnitude? (6)

Question 4

Assess the role of governance in determining the severity of the impacts from a tectonic event (12)

Question 5

Explain how plate tectonic theory is used to explain plate movements? (6)

Question 6

Explain the formation of a tsunami (6)

Question 7

Assess the factors that contribute to increased impacts from some tectonic hazard events (12)

Question 8

There are complex interrelationships between a hazard and the community it affects. These can be explained by the pressure and release model.
Explain 2 parts of this model