What are Earthquakes?
Grade 10th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain the causes and effects of earthquakes.
Warm-Up Video
SciShow Kids · 3:46
What Causes Earthquakes?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Earth's crust is divided into many pieces called plates that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle.
- 2
The line where the Earth's plates touch is called a fault, and this is where most earthquakes happen.
- 3
Pressure builds up when plates get stuck while trying to move, and when the rocks break, the plates suddenly move, causing the ground to shake.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain in your own words how the movement of Earth's plates causes earthquakes. Be sure to include the terms 'fault' and 'pressure' in your explanation.”
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