Explores the mechanics of natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis, which are the result of various earth forces and the movement of tectonic plates. Provides extensive background information about the frequency, locations and destruction of such events as well as providing opportunities to research significant natural disasters in history. References to relevant websites are included.
Grades: Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Difficulty: Intermediate, Middle School
Pages: 40 pages
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