Name ____________________________________ Per. _______ Date __________
Earthquake Information Pamphlet Project
Objective:
You are going to research information on earthquakes on the Internet and in your textbook to put together a
pamphlet that provides you with information about earthquakes in your community. You will get started with the
project in class and if necessary you will complete the project during winter break. You will look at an example in
class. You will present the project to the class on the due date.
The project is due on ____________Monday, January 11, 2010_______________________
Directions of Requirements:
1. Cover Page: First name, last name, period, and due date (4pts)
2. Define the term earthquake and explain what causes an earthquake. (3pts)
3. Define each of the following-fault, fault scarp, focus and epicenter of an earthquake and provide a
visual of each. (12pts)
Complete the table with the correct information and include in your pamphlet.
4. Define intensity of an earthquake. What scale is used to measure intensity? Is it a quantitative or
qualitative scale? Provide a visual. (4pts)
5. Define magnitude of an earthquake. What scale is used to measure magnitude? Is it a quantitative or
qualitative scale? Provide a visual. (4pts)
Earthquake Scales
1. Measures Intensity
(Define)
Scale
1. Modified Mercalli
Scale
(Define)
(Qualitative or
Quantitative)
Examples
What does it mean to
have a 4 and 6 intensity
earthquake?
Compare and contrast
both intensities.
Actual Occurrence
-City of earthquake epicenter
-Date and time
- Describe intensity of the
earthquake.
What does it mean to
have a 4 and 6
magnitude earthquake?
Compare and contrast
both magnitudes.
-Magnitude of earthquake
-Provide visual of
destruction.
Provide a Visual
2.Measures Magnitude
(Define)
Richter Scale
(Define)
(Qualitative or
Quantitative)
Provide a visual
Complete the table with the correct information and include in your pamphlet.
6. Define seismic waves, body waves and surface waves and provide visuals for each. (12pts)
Seismic Waves =
Body Waves =
(1.) Primary Waves =
Travels Through
a.
b.
c.
Speed It Travels
Visual
Visual
Two other Names
a.
b.
Arrives at Seismograph
(1pt each =18pts)
(2.) Secondary Waves =
Travels Through
a.
Visual
Speed It Travels
Two other Names
a.
b.
Surface Waves =
Visual
(1.) Love Waves =
Travels Through
Visual
Speed It Travels
Describe Destruction It
Causes
(2.) Rayleigh Waves =
Travels Through
Arrives at Seismograph
Arrives at Seismograph
Visual
Speed It Travels
Describe Destruction It
Causes
Arrives at Seismograph
7. Describe at least 5 effects of earthquakes provide visuals of each. (10pts)
8. Look for faults in your community and provide the name of at least one fault that runs
through your community, list nearby communities and provide a map where the fault is
located. (3pts)
9. Describe at least 4 hazards and risks of earthquakes and provide visuals of each. (8pts)
10. List the three types of plate boundaries, provide a visual of each and describe what type of
earthquakes occurs along these boundaries. Describe each as shallow or deep. (9pts)
Prepare to present your information to the class when you get back from winter break.. (13 pts)