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Earthquake Lesson: Interpreting USGS Seismicity Maps - Lesson Plan
File Name plan.doc
Data Type document
Computer Program Not specified
File Size 37.00 KB - 1 file
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor Deborah Kane
Source No source
Resource Matrix Earthquakes
Description
In this activity, students work alone or in groups to answer questions about recent earthquakes. The USGS maintains a website featuring maps of earthquakes that have occurred within the past week, as well as material about past earthquakes. This activity requires students to interpret the seismicity maps, review the lists of earthquakes contained in the map, and relate the locations of mapped earthquakes to plate boundaries.
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