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Fault Lines

Part 1: Photos

Fault Definition:

Part 2: Maps

What is the relationship between where earthquakes occur and fault lines? How do you know?

A

B

C

D

Evidence of change

Direction of movement

Sudden or gradual? (Why?)

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Fault Lines

Part 1: Photos

Fault Definition:

Part 2: Maps

What is the relationship between where earthquakes occur and fault lines? How do you know?

A

B

C

D

Evidence of change

Direction of movement

Sudden or gradual? (Why?)

p. 18

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Part 3:

A. Can we predict where earthquakes are likely to occur? Why or why not?

B. Can we predict when earthquakes are likely to occur? Why or why not?

Challenge Question:

C. Why aren’t earthquakes centered perfectly along fault lines? What might be going on?

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Part 3:

A. Can we predict where earthquakes are likely to occur? Why or why not?

B. Can we predict when earthquakes are likely to occur? Why or why not?

Challenge Question:

C. Why aren’t earthquakes centered perfectly along fault lines? What might be going on?