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:Environmental Geology, Tectonics, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Earthquakes Resource Type: Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity Special Interest: GIS, Hazards, Online Course or Activity, Computer-Based Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, High School (9-12) Earth System Topics: Human Dimensions:Natural Hazards, Solid Earth:Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Geology, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards
