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 epicenters for earthquakes a, b, c, d, and e. List your answers below.
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
TASK #2: http://www.crustal.ucsb.edu
Pull up the website and click on 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/
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?
2. What event marks the beginning of the modern era of seismology?
3. Describe the two important earthquake methods, created by Robert Mallet, advanced the
study of seismology significantly?
1.
2.
4. What is the primary feature of earthquakes?
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.fema.gov/areyouready/earthquakes.shtm
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 (from the many listed here) that you feel are the most
important for you to take care of in the following situations:
Before an earthquake I…
1.
2.
During an earthquake I...
1.
2.
After an earthquake I…
1.