Name: __________________________________ Date: __________________ Period: ________
EARTHQUAKE WEB QUEST
Directions: The following webquest consists of 5 tasks. Each task must be completed before
moving on to the next.
TASK #1: http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/ES09/ES09.html
Go to the website listed above and read the article/directions in the left pane titled “How do
seismograph stations help determine an earthquake’s epicenter.” Make sure you read the entire
article to understand the activity. Once you have read the article follow the directions to locate
the epicenter for the earthquake.
A:
TASK #2: http://www.crustal.ucsb.edu
Pull up the website and click on the Outreach tab and then
Santa Barbara Earthquake History and choose a year. Read,
examine the pictures, and describe the earthquake below
that you have chosen including significant facts written in
your own words. You must have 3-5 sentences to receive
credit.
TASK #3: http://projects.eri.ucsb.edu/understanding/
Go to the website listed above and choose the History tab. Read through the slides and answer
the following questions:
1. What did our ancient ancestors believe about earthquakes?
a.
2. What event marks the beginning of the modern era of seismology?
a.
3. Describe the two important earthquake methods, created by Robert Mallet, advanced the
study of seismology significantly?
a.
b.
4. What is the primary feature of earthquakes?
a.
TASK #4: http://projects.eri.ucsb.edu/understanding/
Go to the website listed above and choose the Quiz tab.
Name: __________________________________ Date: __________________ Period: ________
Test your knowledge of earthquakes. Take this 4 question earthquake quiz and WRITE OUT the
correct answers below as well as 1 significant fact from the reading that supports each answer.
1. Answer :
 Supporting fact –
2. Answer :
 Supporting fact –
3. Answer :
 Supporting fact –
4. Answer :
 Supporting fact –
TASK #5: http://www.ready.gov/earthquakes
You may also want to search the web.
Go to the website listed above and search the site for the following answer.
Are you prepared? Use the article to answer the following questions:
1. What is earthquake magnitude?
2. If an earthquake measures a 4.0 how much more powerful is this earthquake than one that
measured 2.0? (use the example listed with the definition to help you calculate the
answer)
Answer = ______ times more powerful
Write down two protective measures that you feel are the most important for you to take care of
in the following situations:
Before an earthquake I…
During an earthquake I...
After an earthquake I…