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Magnitude vs Intensity

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Students use a zipcode map to locate earthquake experiences based on the Modified Mercalli Scale. They discuss the difference of the magnitude of an earthquake compared to the intensity of the shaking it causes.

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Resource Details
Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategy
Discussion
Year
2004