1. Understand the difference between a joint and a fault.

2. Know the four basic types of faults and terms associated with them.

3. Understand and define terms associated with earthquakes such as focus and epicenter.

4. Understand what is and how liquefaction works.

5. Know who was Charles Richter was and what did he contribute to the study of earthquakes.

6. Identify the and Equate how the Mercalli Scale works as apposed to the Richter Scale. (Gifted Only)

7. Be able to explain how and where seismic waves are generated during an earthquake.

8. Understand, Explain (Gifted Only) and Define the seismic waves which include P, S and L waves. (Rest of Science)

9. Explain how and which seismic waves help us to see the interior of the Earth. (Gifted Only)

10. Know the three major faults and their locations in Alaska.

11. Know the relationship between earthquakes and volcanoes.

12. Locate Major Areas of earthquake and Volcano activity in Alaska. (Gifted Only)