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ERIC Number: EJ091669
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1974
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Earthquakes
Roper, Paul J.; Roper, Jere Gerard
Science Teacher, 41, 1, 22-30, Jan 74
Describes the causes and effects of earthquakes, defines the meaning of magnitude (measured on the Richter Magnitude Scale) and intensity (measured on a modified Mercalli Intensity Scale) and discusses earthquake prediction and control. (JR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Physical Sciences, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Seismology
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Identifiers: Earthquakes