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Earth Sci 11 – 6(1)
- Earthquakes
Earthquakes
Directions: Read pages 156-166 in your text Earth Science (9th Ed.) by
Edward Tarbuck and Frederick Lutgens
1.
Use your textbook, the internet or a dictionary to provide definitions for the
following terms; (1 mk each)
earthquake
foreshocks
focus
faults
seismographs
aftershock
2. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions using COMPLETE
SENTENCES;
a.
In your own words describe how earthquakes are produced and what “elastic
rebound” is. (2 marks for quality of response and inclusion of details)
b. In your own words, describe the difference between surface waves and body
waves as they relate to earthquakes. (2 marks for quality of response and
inclusion of details)
c.
In your own words describe how we determine the epicenter of an earthquake.
(2 marks for quality of response and inclusion of details)
d. In your own words, describe the difference between the Mercalli Intensity
Scale and the Richter Scale.(2 marks for quality of response and inclusion of
details)
3. Use the internet to find images of earthquake destruction. Create
a collage of those images on a separate piece of paper. You will be
marked out of 10 for your ability to create an attractive and diverse
collection of earthquake destruction.
Total: ____ / 24