Geologist – studies plate boundaries
Answer these questions:
1. How do convection currents affect the movement of tectonic plates?
2. Describe what plate boundaries are and what land formations occur at plate boundaries in the United States.
3. Formulate reasons why plate boundaries might affect earthquake activity or intensity.
Working with the Seismologist, document the 15 most recent earthquakes at your state. Map the last 15 earthquakes of your state on the map provided. The geologist will document on the map and the seismologist will document the information on the chart provided. Include the earthquake locations, dates, intensity, and damage.
Answer these questions:
1. How do convection currents affect the movement of tectonic plates?
2. Describe what plate boundaries are and what land formations occur at plate boundaries in the United States.
3. Formulate reasons why plate boundaries might affect earthquake activity or intensity.
Working with the Seismologist, document the 15 most recent earthquakes at your state. Map the last 15 earthquakes of your state on the map provided. The geologist will document on the map and the seismologist will document the information on the chart provided. Include the earthquake locations, dates, intensity, and damage.
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