GCSE AQA Case Studies

Includes Practice Questions

The Challenge of Natural Hazards: Tectonic Hazards

With the examinations in mind, we've carefully selected case studies which not only span the globe but also focus on countries with contrasting levels of development, providing a detailed synopsis of the event, location or theme in question.

Every Case Study and Named Example has been chosen for spec relevance, with global events from countries across a range of World Bank income classifications.

PART 1: Case Study PART 2: Exam Focus
content Content-rich profile of the event summary Single-page summaries for an at-a-glance overview of the topic
camera Thought-provoking images and starter questions to get students thinking
+ colour versions as free digital download
questions Rapid-fire revision questions to drum home the facts and figures
factfile Fact files of all the key information exam Longer answer extension questions and AQA-style exam question to test recall in the lead up to the exams
ICT ICT interactive links and reliable sources to extend research answers Answers for all questions, and mark scheme for exam style question

As well as understanding the physical factors at play, these physical geography case studies allow you to introduce synoptic links from human geography into your teaching by comparing locations at either end of the development spectrum.

Give your students a deep understanding of the physical world through the study of specific events, learn about the interactions between people and place, and the differing effects that global events will have on developing and developed populations.


UNIT 1: Living with the Physical Environment
Section A: The Challenge of Natural Hazards – Tectonic Hazards
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Tōhoku Earthquake
Japan, 2011 (HIC)
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Nepal Earthquake
Nepal/India, 2015 (LIC)
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Eyjafjallajökull Eruption
Iceland, 2010 (HIC)
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Mount Merapi Eruption
Java, Indonesia, 2010 (LIC)

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Brilliant, the appearance, layout, and content were all really well thought out. It follows the specification really well and ticks all of the boxes that this case study needs to as well as being in a straight forward and logical format which makes navigating around it really simple...
It's a popular case study, and yet I've not seen a resource put together this well on it. It meets the exam board requirements brilliantly and includes practice assessment materials too!

P Gibson, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

I love this resource, the information included is relevant and extensive. The suggested answers are clear to understand and follow for students. The exam preparation section is very clear and is well laid out, enabling the quick collection of information [and] the extension question section is great - particularly for those aiming at grades 8/9 as it encourages thinking around the topic.

C. Turner, HoD & Peer Reviewer