IB Geography Option D - Geophysical Hazards (complete unit)

This is a complete set of lessons that will cover the suggested 24-32 hours for the IB Options D unit Geophysical Hazards. It includes PowerPoints, worksheets, embedded videos as well as exam questions. These lessons are planned to cover everything in the syllabus. All lessons are visual, engaging and ready to teach. Whether you are a specialist or non-specialist, this will save you tons of time.

Topics included:
Option D1 - Geophysical Systems
Structure of the Earth
Tectonic Plates
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Mass Movements

Option D2 - Geophysical Hazard Risks
Distribution of Tectonic Hazards
Measuring Hazards
Impacts
Vulnerability & Risk

Option D3 - Hazard Risk & Vulnerability
Haiti case study
New Zealand case study
Volcanoes case study (Eyjafjallajokull & Krakatau)
Mass movement case study (Leyte & Montecito)

Option D4 - Future Resilience & Adaptation
Trends
Adaptation & Resilience
Pre-Event Strategies
Post-Event Strategies

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Updated October 2024