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Earthquakes and Volcanoes
http://www.mrsciguy.com/eq.html
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This unit provides an introduction for younger students on earthquakes, volcanoes, and how they are related. Topics include evidence of continental drift, types of plate boundaries, types of seismic waves, and how to calculate the distance to the epicenter of an earthquake. There is also information on how earthquake magnitude and intensity are measured, and how seismic waves can reveal the Earth's internal structure. A vocabulary list and downloadable, printable student worksheets are provided.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Module / Unit
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
    • Photograph
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
    • Geophysics
Technical requirements:
Worksheets require Microsoft Word
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and other restrictions information are unknown.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-010-008
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Philip Medina
Medina On-Line 2.0