CHAPTER 1: The Geography of the Americas "Earthquake!"

Introduction
Students have read about maps and mapmaking. In this lesson, they will learn how to read a computerized map focusing on specific information.

Lesson Description
Students will examine an earthquake map and answer four questions pertaining to the map.

Instructional Objectives
1. Students will be able to read a computerized map and understand the information it presents.
2. Students will able to establish a link between the map and the geographical theme of human/environment interaction.

Student Web Activity Answers
1. the southern Pacific Coast
2. the South and Southeast; Great Plains
3. Earthquakes are a force of nature to which humans must learn to adapt. Persons living in areas prone to earthquakes must develop ways to lessen their impact, such as constructing strong buildings and limiting the number of high rises.
4. information indicating the frequency with which the earthquakes happen in the various prone areas

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