Name _______________________________

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Earthquakes
Directions: The sections below will have you use the provided websites to learn
about earthquakes. Read all the questions in each section before visiting the site
so you know what to look for. Some of these questions may ask you to apply
knowledge previously learned in class and reflect on topics you have learned up
until this point. Point values are listed for each question.

Define an earthquake and other important terms.

https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/education
Use the USGS Earthquakes Education section to answer the following questions
and definitions.
1. Define earthquake.

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2. What are the names for…?
Point A ______________________
Point B ______________________
Point C ______________________

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 3. For the below image…
Which one is the Surface wave? _________
Which two are the Body waves? _____________
Which one is the P-wave? _________
Which one is the S-wave? _________

(Seconds)

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4. Using your knowledge about foreshocks, mainshocks and aftershocks
combined with what we have discussed about the Ridgecrest earthquakes
in class. Explain why the earthquake on July 4th is considered a foreshock
and not a separate earthquake sequence.

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The Great California ShakeOut
https://www.shakeout.org/california/
Use the California Shakeout website to answer questions about the annual event.
1. When is the great shakeout drill being held this year?

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 2. Play the Beat the Quake game as many times as necessary to get a perfect
score and attach a screenshot photo to this assignment as proof.
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3. Explain in detail drop, cover and hold on during an earthquake.

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4. Explain the myth behind “heading for the doorway”

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7 steps to earthquake preparedness
http://www.earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/
Use the earthquake country website to learn about preparing for and surviving an
earthquake.
1. Name all seven steps

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2. List one, no cost, low cost and more cost way to secure your space before
a large earthquake?

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 3. List and explore 3 other resource websites found on this site. Explain what
the website does for earthquake preparedness.

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Just for Fun
https://www.iris.edu/app/birthquake/
Visit this site, select your birthday and learn what 3 most powerful earthquakes
occurred on your birthday. Print the results with your name on it.
1 EC point