9. Altitude is:
A. the height of a mountain. B. height measured in metres. C. height above sea level. D. height above ground level.
10. Geothermal energy is:
A. energy derived from waves. B. energy derived from the sun. C. energy derived from rocks. D. energy derived from heat within the Earth’s interior. ANALYSE AND APPLY 11. a. Define and explain continental drift and plate tectonics . Use your own sketched and labelled diagrams to help with your explanation. b. Describe the relationship between the location of mountains and mountain ranges and plate tectonics. Choose three examples from different places for your explanation. 12. Describe the general location and distribution of the world’s earthquakes and volcanoes. Explain the relationship between this distribution and the location of plate boundaries. 13. Explain the terms subduction , convergent plate , divergent plate and focus . Explain how each is involved in mountain building. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 14. Explain whether earthquakes and tsunamis should be measured by their size on the Richter scale, by the number of people killed or by the cost of the damage caused. Justify your response. 15. ‘If people are well prepared for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, there will be fewer deaths and injuries and less destruction and damage.’ Outline your opinion about this statement. Justify by using some examples. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
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