SCIENCE 9

Quarter 1 Worksheet 1
Name:______________________________Grade &Section:_____________________Date:_______
Topic: Plate Tectonics
Learning Competencies & Code: The learners should be able to describe the distribution of active volcanoes,
earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts. S10ES –Ia-j-36.1
Content:
Our country is blessed with so many land features such as
mountains and volcanoes. These features can be sources of
different minerals or can be used for agricultural purposes. For
example, we have the majestic and world renowned Mayon
Volcano. Because of its activity, it produces fertile slopes and
plains which are used by the locals to grow their crops. Also,
found in the northeastern coast of Luzon, we have the Sierra
Madre mountain range which is home to many endemic
species of flora and fauna.
PLATE TECTONIC

Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.
The outer shell is called crust which has two forms:
1. Continental crust: crust that forms the continent.
Thicker but less dense because it is composed
mainly of granite.
2. Oceanic crust: crust under the ocean. Thinner but
more denser because it is composed mainly of
basalt.
Activity 1: List the Plates!
Using the figure below, classify the plates on the table
whether it is major continental plate, minor continental
plate, or oceanic plate.

CONTINENTAL PLATES Oceanic Plates

Major continental Minor continental
plates plates

EARTHQUAKE ,ACTIVE
VOLCANOES & MOUNTAIN BELTS
Epicenter: the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
Focus: point of origin where the earthquake happen.
Fault: a break in a rock in which movement has occurred.

Activity 2: Find the Center!

Use the data below locate the epicenter of an earthquake using triangulation method.

Formula:

Where:
d: distance (km)
Td: time difference in the arrival time of P-wave and S-wave (seconds)

1.Choose one of the recording stations and measure

Recording How to compute Computed
station the distance on
distance on the map the map (cm)
Batangas _____ (1.5/200)
Puerto
Princesa _____ (1.5/200)
Davao _____ (1.5/200)

the computed distance on the map scale (the scale of

the map in figure is 1.5 cm:200 km).
2. Center your compass on the station you have
chosen. Draw a circle.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the rest of the stations.You
should get 3 circles that intersect at a point. The
intersection is the epicenter.

Activity 3: Let’s Mark the Boundaries

Describe the distribution of active volcanoes,
earthquakes epicenters, and major mountain
belts.

Legend: Red,
green, and blue
dots represents
earthquake
epicenters
Guide questions:

Q1. How are the earthquakes distributed on the map?

Q2. Where are they located?

Q3. Where are there no earthquakes?

Q4. Why is it important for us to identify areas which are prone to earthquakes?

For questions 5-7,study the map of active

volcanoes.

Q5. How are volcanoes distributed?

Q6. Where are they located?

Map of Active Volcanoes

Q7.Based on the map, mention a country that is unlikely to experience a volcanic eruption.

For questions 8-9,study the map of active

volcanoes.
 Q.8 How will you relate the distribution of mountain with the distribution of earthquake epicenters and
volcanoes?

Q.9 What do you think is the basis of scientist in dividing Earth’s lithosphere into several plates?

Mountain ranges of the World

References: Prepared by:

https://www.livescience.com/37706-what-isplatetectonics.html#:~: JAIME S. CRISPINO

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicenter