What’s Included?

Study Guide & Reading Passages

• Earth’s Structure & Tectonic Plates – Understanding crust, mantle, and plate movement​.
• Earthquakes – How and why they happen, and their effects on Earth’s surface​.
• Tsunamis – Causes, speed, and how they impact coastal areas​.
• Volcanoes & Eruptions – What happens when magma reaches the surface​.
• Real-World Applications – How scientists predict and prepare for tectonic hazards​.

Worksheets & Activities

• Fill-in-the-Blanks – Identify key terms like “fault,” “crust,” “tsunami,” and “eruption”​.
• Matching & Classification – Connect hazards to their causes and effects​.
• Short Answer & Critical Thinking – Example: “How do scientists measure the strength of an earthquake?”​.
• Tectonic Hazard Identification – Identify earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes based on their characteristics​.

Quizzes & Assessments

• Multiple-Choice Questions – Example: “Which earthquake magnitude would likely cause the most damage?”
  a) M3.0 b) M5.0 c) M6.0 d) M9.1 (Correct Answer: d) M9.1)​.
• Sentence Completion & True/False Questions – Reinforce tectonic hazard concepts​.
• Challenge Questions – Example: “Explain how a tsunami is formed and why it grows taller near the coast.”​.

Key Topics Covered:
✔ Tectonic Plate Movements – Convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.
✔ Earthquakes & Seismic Activity – How faults cause ground shaking.
✔ Tsunamis & Oceanic Disasters – Causes and effects of large ocean waves.
✔ Volcanoes & Eruptions – Lava, ash clouds, and pyroclastic flows.
✔ Preparedness & Safety Measures – What to do before, during, and after a tectonic event.

Why You’ll Love This Resource?

Engaging & Student-Friendly – Designed for easy comprehension with visuals and activities.
Aligned with NGSS Standards – Supports Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Earth Science.

Aligned with SAVVAS: Elevate Science Grade 4
Multiple Learning Formats – Printable worksheets, interactive activities, and comprehension-based exercises.

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