In this module you will learn about focus, epicenter, intensity, magnitude, active and inactive faults. It aims to answer the questions: Where does an earthquake start? How strong is the earthquake? Do you live near an active fault?
Objective
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 8
Learning Area
Science
Content/Topic
Earth and Space
Intended Users
Learners
Competencies
Differentiate the epicenter of an earthquake from its focus intensity of an earthquake from its magnitude and active and inactive faults