Læreplan i geofag - programfag i utdanningsprogram for studiespesialisering (GFG1-01)
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Geosciences X
A changing earth
- give an account of geological time scales and methods used to establish relative and absolute ages
- explain the formation of magmatic and metamorphic rock types using plate tectonics theories
- give an account of the formation of sediments and sedimentary rock types
- explain the basics of climatic and weather conditions by using theories of radiation balance, water circulation and atmospheric currents
- observe, describe and name landscape formations formed by glaciers, and consider the processes that can lead to these forms
Natural disasters
- explain the cause of earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions using plate tectonics theory
- give an account of the causes of tropical hurricanes and other types of extreme weather
- describe different types of avalanches, and elaborate on and discuss the causes of avalanches
- explain the causes of extreme floods and droughts
- create a summary of different news media presentations of natural disasters, and evaluate the geoscientific descriptions critically
- give an overview of measures taken to prevent damage and injury during natural disasters
- give an account of how international cooperation can assist in surveillance and early warnings for natural disasters
Tools of geosciences
- extract and analyze information from different kinds of Geoscientific maps, airplane photos, radar plotting and satellite images
- gather, prepare and present geoscientific information by using digital tools
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