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Earthquakes and volcanoes answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Earthquakes and volcanoes. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Geography.

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Paper 1 structured question: Earthquakes and volcanoes

Paper 1Geographical Themes3 marks

Description

Characteristics of Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Volcanoes can be classified into strato-volcanoes and shield volcanoes, each with unique features. Earthquakes are characterized by their epicentres, foci, and magnitudes, which influence their impact on human populations.

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    Describe the primary types of volcanoes and their characteristics.

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