Earthquake Analysis Activity:

  • Step 1:  Plot any 10 USA and 10 WORLD earthquakes.  You are going to write the magnitude of the earthquake in the correct location on your world map. 
  • Go to http://earthquake.usgs.gov/  and click on either map (World or US) and begin recording 10 each.

 

  • Step 2:  Go to the following website below to help you answer the 5 questions on the back of your world map.

Go to http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/quakes/overview/

 

  • Step 3:  Test your knowledge by taking the fun Earthquake Quiz below:    

Go to http://www.quia.com/servlets/quia.activities.common.ActivityPlayer?AP_rand=548907196&AP_activityType=3&AP_urlId=107121&AP_continuePlay=true&id=107121