Fuel, Energy, and Changing Landscapes · Term 2

Earthquakes: Causes and Effects

Students will understand the geological causes of earthquakes and their immediate and long-term effects on the environment and human settlements.

Key Questions

  1. Explain what causes the ground to shake during an earthquake.
  2. Analyze the different types of seismic waves generated during an earthquake.
  3. Predict the areas most vulnerable to earthquakes based on tectonic plate boundaries.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: When the Earth Shook! - Class 5
Class: Class 5
Subject: Science (EVS K-5)
Unit: Fuel, Energy, and Changing Landscapes
Period: Term 2

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