Layers of the Earth
Tectonic Plates / Boundaries
Mapping
Real World Examples
Solutions
100
What is the outermost layer of the Earth?
The crust
100
Name the type of plate boundary at each location (A, B, and C)
A. Transform
B. Convergent
C. Divergent
100
What is the title of this map?
Does this map have a key?
Title: Earthquake (Seismic Activity) Map
Key: Yes
100
What type of plate boundary is located in iceland?
A divergent boundary between the North Americana and Eurasian Plates.
100
Which house would be more likely to survive an earthquake. 
The short house is more likely to survive the earthquake.
200
Name the 4 main layers of the Earth.
A. Crust
B. Mantle
C. Outer Core
D. Inner Core
200
What's the difference between a plate boundary where 2 plates are moving apart from each other and a plate boundary where 2 plates are sliding past each other?
Moving away is a divergent plate boundary and sliding past is a transform plate boundary.
200
What is this a map of?
100 pts: The Ring of Fire
200 pts: Major active volcanoes located in The Ring of Fire.
200
What type of plate boundary formed the Himalayan Mountains?
A convergent plate boundary.
200
What do earthquake engineers do?
A. Track the size of earthquakes around the world
B. Design buildings that can survive earthquakes
C. Find solutions to stop earthquakes from happening
D. All of the above
B
300
Which layer is made of very hot rock that is always moving VERY slowly?
The Mantle
300
What type of plate boundaries cause Earthquakes?
Earthquakes can happen at all types of plate boundaries.
300
What pattern/ trend do you notice about the location of earthquakes and volcanoes on this map?
Both volcanoes and earthquakes are located along the edge of the tectonic plates (on plate boundaries).
300
What type of challenges do you think people living in Japan face based on where the country is located?
People in Japan experience earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain formation, and even tsunamis.
300
How do scientists monitor volcanic hazards and help keep communities safe?
A. Scientists monitor volcanoes in many ways; and create things like evacuation plans to help keep communities safe.
B. Scientists only use animals to predict volcanoes; and suggest having emergency supplies to help keep communities safe.
C. Scientists measure the volcanoes after they erupt; and plant trees to help keep communities safe.
D. Scientists don’t monitor volcanoes; and they do things like painting buildings to help keep communities safe.
A
400
Which layer of the Earth is made up of large tectonic plates that fit together like a puzzle?
Earth's Crust
400
What type of plate boundaries form/ cause volcanoes?
100 pt: Divergent Boundaries
300 pt: Divergent and Convergent Boundaries (oceanic & continental plates)
400
The key has been removed from this map. The red triangles represent volcanoes. Based on this information, predict what the yellow lines represent.
The yellow lines most likely represent plate boundaries (the edge of tectonic plates) because that is where most volcanoes are located.
400
Why is it important for people living in Guatemala to have an evacuation plan and emergency kits ready and available.
It is important because Guatemala is on a plate boundary and there are a lot of volcanoes located there.
400
What are building codes and why are they important?
Building codes are rules for building structures.
Building codes help prevent buildings from getting damaged during natural disasters and help keep people safe.
500
What do we call the melted rock that is inside the Earth that makes up the mantle?
Magma
(Lava is once it reaches Earth's surface)
500
Draw a picture of 2 tectonic plates and label the boundary.
500
Pick the city on the map that would be the safest place to move (A, B, C, or D) and explain why in CER.
C = D would be safest city to move to.
E = City D is located in the middle of a tectonic plate, away from boundaries, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
R = Mountain, volcanoes, and earthquakes form along plate boundaries where 1 tectonic plate meets another.
500
Why did Haiti experience a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in 2010?
Haiti is located along a transform plate boundary. Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates are trying to slide past one another, get stuck, and then suddenly move releasing massive built up pressure.
500
What are 2 important things you need to keep in mind when building an earthquake resistant structure. Be sure to explain why for each.
1. Height (lower buildings are more earthquake resistant)
2. Materials (strong materials are important)
3. Design (flexible designs allow for movement, braces make walls stronger)
4. Base/ Foundation (flexible foundations or strong/ wide bases can help keep buildings standing)
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