Earth Movements
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth Movements starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process of continental drift.
Describe the process of subduction.
Describe the role of convection currents in the movement of tectonic plates.
Explain how rift valleys are formed.
Explain the difference between epicentre and focus of an earthquake.
Explain the difference between exogenic and endogenic forces with examples.
Explain the difference between folding and faulting.
Name the three types of plate boundaries.
Name two landforms created by folding.
State one major difference between slow and sudden earth movements.
What are the two main types of earth movements?
What is the difference between a normal fault and a reverse fault?
What is the main cause of earthquakes?
What is the main difference between a block mountain and a fold mountain?
What is the Ring of Fire?
