Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CAMARINES SUR
BINANUAANAN HIGH SCHOOL
Pili, Camarines Sur
GROUP NO. & NAME: ___________________________________ GRADE 10 ____________
DATE PERFORMED: __________________________ DATE CHECKED: ________________
LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO. 3
Where does an earthquake start?
OBJECTIVES:
After performing this activity, you should be able to:
1. differentiate between focus and epicenter; and
2. demonstrate how movement along faults affect the surroundings.
MATERIALS:
a. fault model
b. scissors
c. paste
PROCEDURE:
1. Photocopy the Fault Model (Figure 12). Then cut along the outlines of the two drawings.
2. Fold along the line and paste where indicated. In the end, you should have a model consisting
of two parts that fit together (Figure 13).
3. The upper surface of the model represents the surface of the earth. The trace of the fault on
the surface of the earth is called the fault line. Be ready to point out the fault line when your
teacher calls on you.
4. Pull the two pieces apart. The flat surface between the two pieces is called the fault plane.
This is where fault slip or fault movement happens. Point out the fault plane when your
teacher asks you.
5. The place where the fault begins to slip is called the focus. It is where the first movement
occurs. Thus, the focus is the origin of the earthquake. Be ready to explain it to your teacher.
6. Put the two pieces of the model together. The focus is now hidden “underground.” Now,
imagine a vertical line from the focus to the upper surface of the model. Mark the place
where you expect the line to come out.
QUESTION:
1. Use your model to show different types of movement along a fault. How would the surroundings
be affected?
Reference:
Science 8 Learner’s Material
Pp 125-127
Prepared by: REYNALDO M. BAÑARIA, JR. Teacher I
[email protected]Prepared by: REYNALDO M. BAÑARIA, JR. Teacher I
[email protected]
