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    Earthquakes Reading Bellringer

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    1) Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates at their boundaries. 2) There are three main types of plate boundaries - divergent where plates move apart, convergent where plates collide, and transform where plates slide past each other. 3) Over time, stress and strain build up at plate boundaries until the rocks fracture, releasing seismic energy in the form of waves that cause earthquakes.

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    1) Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates at their boundaries. 2) There are three main types of plate boundaries - divergent where plates move apart, convergent where plates collide, and transform where plates slide past each other. 3) Over time, stress and strain build up at plate boundaries until the rocks fracture, releasing seismic energy in the form of waves that cause earthquakes.

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    1) Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates at their boundaries. 2) There are three main types of plate boundaries - divergent where plates move apart, convergent where plates collide, and transform where plates slide past each other. 3) Over time, stress and strain build up at plate boundaries until the rocks fracture, releasing seismic energy in the form of waves that cause earthquakes.

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    Earthquakes Reading Bellringer

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    1) Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates at their boundaries. 2) There are three main types of plate boundaries - divergent where plates move apart, convergent where plates collide, and transform where plates slide past each other. 3) Over time, stress and strain build up at plate boundaries until the rocks fracture, releasing seismic energy in the form of waves that cause earthquakes.

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    Warm Up Questions (answer, in a different font, before reading the passage below):

    1. What causes earthquakes?

    2. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If so, describe your experience.

    3. How do you think plate tectonics and boundaries are related to earthquakes?

    Key Vocabulary: HIGHLIGHT THE VOCABULARUY AS YOU FIND IT IN THE READING PASSAGE

    1. Earthquake - a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by the movement of tectonic
    plates beneath the Earth's surface.

    2. Plate tectonics - the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the
    mantle, causing geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

    3. Boundaries - the edges where two tectonic plates meet and interact with each other.

    4. Seismic activity - the study of the vibrations caused by earthquakes.

    READING- As you read, underline any words that you aren’t sure about the meaning.

    Earthquakes: What is the Background?

    Earthquakes are natural phenomena that have fascinated scientists and humans for centuries. They are
    a result of the Earth's dynamic and ever-changing geology. To understand earthquakes, we must delve
    into the world of plate tectonics and boundaries.

    Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that explains the movement and interaction of Earth's lithosphere,
    which is composed of several large and small plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere
    beneath them. The boundaries between these plates are the key areas where earthquakes occur.

    There are three main types of plate boundaries: divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.
    Divergent boundaries occur when plates move away from each other, creating new crust. Convergent
    boundaries happen when plates collide and either one plate subducts beneath the other or they
    crumple and create mountain ranges. Transform boundaries occur when plates slide past each other
    horizontally.

    The movement of these plates at their boundaries can cause stress and strain to build up over time.
    When the stress becomes too much for the rocks to handle, they fracture and release energy in the form
    of seismic waves. These waves are what we feel as an earthquake. The magnitude of an earthquake is
    measured using the Richter scale, which quantifies the energy released during an earthquake.

    Earthquakes can have devastating effects on both the natural and built environment. They can cause
    ground shaking, landslides, tsunamis, and even trigger volcanic eruptions. Scientists and engineers study
    earthquakes to better understand them and develop methods to mitigate their impact on human lives
    and infrastructure.
    QUESTIONS FROM READING- Highlight the correct answer

    1. How are earthquakes related to plate tectonics and boundaries?


    a) Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates at their boundaries.
    b) Earthquakes have no relation to plate tectonics and boundaries.
    c) Earthquakes are caused by the weather patterns.
    d) Earthquakes occur randomly and have no specific cause.

    2. What are the three main types of plate boundaries?


    a) Divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.
    b) Oceanic, continental, and transform boundaries.
    c) Active, inactive, and subduction boundaries.
    d) Tension, compression, and shear boundaries.

    3. How does stress and strain contribute to the occurrence of earthquakes?


    a) Stress and strain have no impact on earthquakes.
    b) Stress and strain cause the plates to move apart.
    c) Stress and strain cause the plates to collide.
    d) Stress and strain cause rocks to fracture and release energy as seismic waves.

    4. How do scientists measure the magnitude of an earthquake?


    a) By counting the number of aftershocks.
    b) By measuring the depth of the earthquake's epicenter.
    c) By analyzing the color of the seismic waves.
    d) By using the Richter scale to quantify the energy released during the earthquake.

    5. Why is it important to study earthquakes?


    a) To predict when and where earthquakes will occur.
    b) To understand the impact of earthquakes on human lives and infrastructure.
    c) To prevent earthquakes from happening.
    d) To create artificial earthquakes for research purposes.

    QUICK WRITE PROMPT:


    Based on the information provided in the text, explain the relationship between plate tectonics and the
    occurrence of earthquakes. Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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