Earthquake.

Earthquake. - Version 2.0 - Manila, Philippines : Discovery Communications, Inc., c2005. - 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) - Discovery Channel school science. .

With the aid of this CD-ROM, students will be able to: relate the theory of plate tectonics to earthquake activity and mountain building; compare and contrast the characteristics of earthquakes and volcanoes; describe the tools used by seismologists; collect, sort, and examine information on earthquakes in the San Andreas region to determine if there is a relationship between magnitude and location; classify various structures according to how they would be affected by an earthquake; discuss the potential effects of an earthquake on a community and the preventive measures that could be taken to minimize them; and explore the design characteristics that enable a structure to withstand an earthquake.

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Earthquake.

QE 535 / .Ea76 2005