Earthquake Causes and Effects
Grade 6 · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain the causes of earthquakes and how they affect the Earth's surface.
Warm-Up Video
Learn Bright · 6:14
Earthquakes for Kids STEM | Learn why earthquakes happen and how to measure them
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how tectonic plates crashing into each other can create mountains. Explain the steps involved in this process. Explain how the movement of tectonic plates can cause an earthquake and discuss what effects this can have on the Earth's surface. ”
Teacher Guide
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