This short activity uses GIS to investigate movements of Earth's plates and earthquakes. This site includes all materials needed for an instructor to carry out the activity, including answers to the thought questions.
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Environmental Geology, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Earthquakes Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity Special Interest: Computer-Based, GIS, Online Course or Activity, Hazards Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14):College Introductory Earth System Topics: Solid Earth:Plate Tectonics, Human Dimensions:Natural Hazards, Solid Earth:Earthquakes Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Plate Tectonics, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Geology, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Earthquakes, Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience
