Earthquakes

Example of student work

 

 

1.  Earthquakes are a natural disaster. It is caused by a sudden slip between two tectonic plates. The surface where they slip is called the fault plane. When the plates move far enough from each other, it does not stick on the fault anymore, which then causes an earthquake to happen.
2. Earthquakes have many negative impacts on society. The biggest loss that an earthquake can create is theloss of human life. Along with that comes damage to buildings, bridges, roads, and homes. When an earthquake happens it can cause fires and floods , which only furthers destruction.
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4. If you would like to learn more about earthquakes you can visit: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/eqscience.php 

Affects of Natural Disasters

How do natural events affect our world?

 

 

All over the world natural events occur that impact our lives. Often we call these events, natural disasters. A natural disaster is an emergency situation that poses significant danger to life and property, which happens from a natural cause. When natural disasters occur, they have a great impact. Today we are going to investigate the negative and positive(if any), impacts of extreme natural events on society.

You will be assigned a natural disaster and will complete the following tasks with a partner.

1. What is your natural disaster and how is it caused?
2. What effects does the natural disaster have on society? (Negative or Postive)  
3. Provide 2 pictures of the natural disaster
4. Where can someone learn more about this natural disaster? Provide a URL link.