Name ____________________________________________
Locations of Mountains, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes
Purpose
The purpose of this lab is to identify the locations of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain
ranges on the earth, and their relationship to locations of tectonic plate boundaries.
Materials
World maps
colored pencils
Procedure
Complete the following steps.
1. Using the data in Table 14-1, plot the locations of earthquake epicenters around the world with
an “E” using a specific colored pencil on the map in Figure 14-1.
2. Using the data in Table 14-1, plot the locations of volcanoes with a “V” using a specific colored
pencil on the map.
3. On your map, label the following mountain ranges using a 3rd colored pencil: the Andes,
Himalayas, and Cascade Mountains.
4. Using the information from Table 14-1, plot the location and label the following volcanoes on
your map: Mount Saint Helens, Mount Vesuvius, Mauna Loa, and Krakatau.
Conclusions
1. Describe the pattern of earthquakes, volcano, and mountain range locations on the earth.
2. Explain how the locations of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges are related to
tectonic plate boundaries.
3. Which parts of the United States are most likely to experience earthquakes and volcanic
activity?
4. Which “hot spot” volcano on your map is not located near a plate boundary?
I hereby declare upon my word of honor that I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on
this work.
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