Science 8 Weekend Project

Name: _______________________________ Period: ____

Directions: Read these directions carefully. This project is intended to help

offset any poor or failing performances on the quarterly examination that was
taken this week. All answers MUST be written in one or more complete
sentences. All answers MUST completely answer the questions posed. All
answers MUST be neatly written or keyboarded so it is easy to read. ALL
PROJECTS ARE DUE ON MONDAY APRIL 4, 2011. No extensions will be
granted.

Guided research: (http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-earthquake.htm)

What is an earthquake? (10 points)

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What causes an earthquake? (10 points)

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What is a fault? (10 points)

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What are plate tectonics? (10 points)

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What is a tsunami? (10 points)

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What is the “ring of fire” (hint: it was on your exam)? (10 points)

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Independent research

How was the ring of fire related to the problems that are currently taking place
in Japan?? (40 points)

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