Introduction
Today we will venture into the world of EARTHQUAKES!!!
“Want to know the true power of an Earthquake................?
......Then watch this video, if you dare!”
In this webquest we will unveil the CAUSES, EFFECTS, and PREDICTION METHODS of future EARTHQUAKES!!
“Ok, boys and girls, now you’ll want to click on the “Task” button and find out what you’ll be learning about earthquakes!”
Task
Let's Get Started!!!
Your Task will be centered around the number 3!!!
Your Teacher will divide your class into groups of 3 students. If there is an uneven number of students and someone is left out, that person will be able to select which group they would like to work with.
Each group member will pick from one of the following questions to answer. If there's a group of 4 members, two members will work to answer question number 3 TOGETHER!!!
Here are the Questions!
1. What are 3 causes of Earthquakes.
2. What are 3 effects of Earthquakes on the Earth.
3. What are 3 prediction methods for future Earthquakes.
Once you have your questions answered, please write them down in complete sentences with proper punctuation and spelling. Then select 1 group member to turn it in to me in a word format. The selected member can copy and paste the questions and type the answers.
Now head over to the Process section to view the hyperlinks for information that will assist you with answering these three questions. You might be surprised as to what you may find!
Good Luck!
Process
The information and links on this page will help you complete your tasks for this webquest! Don't forget you use ALL resources provided or points will be deducted from the maximum 40 points you can earn!
Our planet earth is made up of tectonic plates pieced together along faults, we may think we are on solid ground but in reality it's unstable below the surface. The instability can lead to earthquakes, earthquakes can range from just a few seconds to minutes, and sometimes can't be felt or they can cause major destruction.
Link: https://www.fema.gov/why-earthquakes-occur
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7ho6z32yyo&t=17s
1. What are 3 causes of Earthquakes.
2. What are 3 effects of Earthquakes on the Earth.
3. What are 3 prediction methods for future Earthquakes.
When these tectonic plates attempt to move in opposite directions, rub against each other, or break they release energy that can slip through the cracks. But sometimes the pressure from this energy release can become to overwhelming for these faults to contain, the stress and pressure lead to slips causing seismic waves like vibrations, which cause the ground to shake, or earthquakes.
Some of these earthquakes can be small and not felt by us, causing no damage. Others can have stronger seismic waves that can cause some damage to certain structures and properties, but they mainly just frighten people. Now the earthquakes with intense major shaking can cause catastrophic destruction, and can lead to other natural phenomenons, such as tsunamis, flooding, and landslides. Even though earthquakes range from minor to catastrophic, and may not affect some, others aren't so lucky, and these damages can affect the economy, our environments, properties, and lives.
Scientist are using seismometers, which monitor vibrations below the surface, laser beams that detect plate movement, past data collected, and the levels of radon gas being released, as methods to predict future earthquakes. Not only is monitoring our earth's crust for future events important but, in order to prevent major damage in these future earthquakes, engineers are coming up with better construction methods. They are using stronger materials for structures, for example stronger foundations, and steel beams, so these building and the people in them, can survive earthquakes.
Evaluation
Possible answers to Question 1:
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Friction between plate tectonics
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Plate tectonics moving in opposite directions
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Plate tectonic rubbing against each other
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Plate tectonics breaking which causes a release of energy
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Built up stress and pressure that leads to slips causing seismic waves like vibrations
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Rupture in a fault
Possible answers to Question 2:
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Landslides
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Surface faulting
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Tsunamis
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Liquefaction
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Flash floods
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Property damage
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Environmental damage
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Economy damage
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Deaths
Possible answers to Question 3:
- Seismometers
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Laser beams
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Past data
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Levels of radon gas being relesed
| Categories |
Excellent (10 Points) |
Good (8 Points) |
Fair (6 Points) |
Poor (3 Points) |
| Assignment Completion | Question is answered in complete sentences and includes 3 of the possible answers. | Question is answered in incomplete sentences but, has 3 of the possible answers. | Question is answered in incomplete sentences but, has 2 of the possible answers. | Not in complete sentences, lacked 3 of the possible answers. |
| Correct Answers | No errors. Answers are all correct. | Only one incorrect answer. | There are only two incorrect answers. | All answers are incorrect. |
| Use Of Resources | Team uses lots of data and facts answering the question, showing they researched though all of the resources provided. | Team uses a decent amount of data and facts, showing they researched through most of the resources provided. | Team uses bare minimum of data and facts, showing they researched through some of the resources provided. | Team is completely lacking data and facts, showing they researched through none of the resources provided. |
| Punctuation and Spelling | There are no spelling or punctual errors. | There is one spelling or punctual error. | There is 1-2 spelling or punctual errors. | There are more than 3 spelling or punctual errors. |
Conclusion
Hooray!! You’ve successfully completed the Earthquake Webquest!
Since you have completed the issued task, you should now understand what an earthquake is.
This includes:
- the causes of an earthquake
- the effects of an earthquake
- prediction methods for future earthquakes
Now that you have ventured into the chaotic world of earthquakes!
Hopefully you have a better understanding of earthquakes and have learned the basics!
