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Homework: Came to class
with similarities and
differences between
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Compare and contrast how
tectonic plate movement and
plate boundaries relate to
Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Compare and contrast the
rate at which changes occur
and the types of changes
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
cause to earths surface.
Compare and contrast
scientists and engineers
ability to predict, monitor,
and protect homes from
Earthquakes and Volcanic
Eruptions.
Teamwork
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Has some notes Had very few
completed the similarities
One full page of notes comparing and notes Did not come
and differences between
comparing and contrasting contrasting comparing to class
Earthquakes and
earthquakes and volcanoes earthquakes and earthquakes prepared.
Volcanoes. More than a
volcanoes and volcanoes
full page of notes.
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and explains in detail. somewhat explains addresses this
and explains in detail. Uses addresses this
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vocabulary from the unit prompt. Does
unit appropriately and in differences. Uses some
appropriately and in not use the
context. Addresses both some vocabulary from vocabulary
context. Addresses both vocabulary
similarities and the unit appropriately from the unit
similarities and differences. accurately.
differences. and in context. accurately.
Fully addresses prompt Addresses prompt and Incompletely
Mostly addresses prompt Does not
and explains in detail. somewhat explains addresses this
and explains in detail. Uses addresses this
Uses vocabulary from the similarities and prompt. Uses
vocabulary from the unit prompt. Does
unit appropriately and in differences. Uses some
appropriately and in not use the
context. Addresses both some vocabulary from vocabulary
context. Addresses both vocabulary
similarities and the unit appropriately from the unit
similarities and differences. accurately.
differences. and in context. accurately.
Fully addresses prompt Addresses prompt and Incompletely
Mostly addresses prompt Does not
and explains in detail. somewhat explains addresses this
and explains in detail. Uses addresses this
Uses vocabulary from the similarities and prompt. Uses
vocabulary from the unit prompt. Does
unit appropriately and in differences. Uses some
appropriately and in not use the
context. Addresses both some vocabulary from vocabulary
context. Addresses both vocabulary
similarities and the unit appropriately from the unit
similarities and differences. accurately.
differences. and in context. accurately.
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Answer Key

Compare and contrast how tectonic plate movement and plate boundaries relate to Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Compare and contrast the rate at which changes occur and the types of changes Earthquakes and Volcanoes cause to
earths surface.
Compare and contrast scientists and engineers ability to predict, monitor, and protect homes from Earthquakes and
Volcanic Eruptions.

Volcanoes
Form along divergent boundaries where plates spread
apart and magma rises through crust and creates mid
ocean ridges or rift valleys.
Volcanoes can also form in the center of plates due to
hot spots in the mantle.
Volcanoes slowly create new land in the form of
islands and mountains over long periods of time.
Volcanoes erupt suddenly and can also impact the
area through pyroclastic flows, mudflows, lava flows,
and more.
Volcanoes can impact the air when they emit ash.
Volcanoes are above earths crust which allows
scientist to more closely monitor their activity.
Scientists monitor lake and hot springs temperatures
as well as the amount and type of gasses released by a
volcano, which can indicate magma building up in the
volcano.
Scientists usually have time to warn the public of
volcanic activity and when residents should evacuate.
Naturally dangerous to humans and buildings. Less
options for protecting homes and buildings from
volcanic eruptions.
Earthquakes
Occur along transform boundaries where plates
scrape past each other and stress builds up along
faults.
Faults build up stress slowly over time as tectonic
plates slowly and steadily move from convection
currents.
Earthquakes release energy quickly and suddenly in
the form of seismic waves.
They change earths surface by creating ground
movement along faults and shaking the ground.
When earthquakes occur under water they can cause
tsunamis which can impact areas far away from the
epicenter and focus.
Earthquakes are difficult to predict because faults lie
mostly below ground making it difficult to monitor
Scientists can at best give a risk over the next few
decades as to the chance of having a large earthquake
in an area. There is not typically signs that give a
clear warning to inform residents to evacuate an area.
Are dangerous because man made structures can
collapse from shaking, but humans are not harmed by
the shaking itself.
Engineers can design buildings to withstand shaking.
Similarities between Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Both Earthquakes and Volcanoes occur along convergent boundaries (where plates move toward one another) at
subduction zones. As one plate goes under another tectonic plate boundary it scrapes causing stress to build up and
earthquakes to occur. Volcanoes form as the subducting plate melts from the mantle and becomes less dense so it
rises forming volcanoes. These occur along the coastline where subducting boundaries are found as well as island
arcs when subduction occurs between two oceanic crusts.

Both Earthquakes and Volcanoes produce seismic waves which can cause the ground to shake leading to landslides
which can be deadly and destructive.
Both can impact areas far away from the eruption or focus: Volcanoes can impact the air quality and weather far
away from the eruption when it puts large amount of volcanic ash into the air. Earthquakes can impact sites far
away from the epicenter and focus if it causes a tsunami (a large water wave).
Both impact earths surface and cam impact water. Earthquakes can move water through tsunamis while volcanoes
can cause acid rain that can kill the ecology of lakes and rivers.

Both earthquakes and volcanoes are monitored for seismic activity using seismographs.
Scientists look for tilts and changes in the ground to monitor both earthquakes and volcanoes.
Lava flows from volcanic eruptions and broken gas lines can lead to fires which can damage homes and plant life.
Suggested Vocabulary
Tectonic plates
Boundaries
Convergent
Divergent
Transform
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Surface
Monitor
Predict
Preparation
Hot spot
Magma
Fault
Subduction
Island
Mountain
Impact
Stress
Seismic waves
Tsunami
Epicenter
Focus
Landslide
Air quality
Weather
Water
Acid rain
Seismograph