BC2
8th Grade Science
Chapter 8 -- Earthquakes
You will learn:
- To explain how earthquakes result from the buildup of strees in
Earth's crust.
- The differences between normal, reverse, and strike-slip faults.
This is important because studying the causes of earthquakes will
help you tell where they occur.
You will learn:
- To compare and contrast primary, secondary, and surface waves.
- How an earthquake epicenter is located.
- The structure of Earth's interior.
This is important because seismic waves help scientists locate
earthquakes and give information about Earth's interior.
You will learn:
- Definitions of magnitude
and the Richter Scale.
- Ways to make your classroom and home more earthquake-safe.
This is important because people can prepare for earthquakes by
building seismic-safe structures.
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