Summary
Bill shakes things up to show how shifting plates release energy as earthquakes, and why they happen where they do.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Bill shakes things up to show how shifting plates release energy as earthquakes, and why they happen where they do..
- What causes an earthquake?
- Why do earthquakes happen in some places more than others?
- Is an earthquake a fast or slow Earth event?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: earthquake, plate, fault.
Try it: On a map, mark where you'd expect earthquakes and explain your reasoning.