Earthquakes Reading Comprehension Article, Part 2

Connect earthquake science with reading practice through a passage, eleven questions, and three extension tasks on causes, measurement, and epicenters.
Grades
Grades 8–12
Pages
14
File type
Multiple File Types
Answer key
Included

Updated Sep 20, 2026

Subject
Science, Earth Sciences, Reading Comprehension
Topic
Earthquakes, Seismology
Resource types
Worksheets
Answer key
Included
Standards
RI.8.4

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From the author

Earthquakes Scientific Reading Comprehension Article Series - Part 2 Engage students in literacy and earth science with this scientific reading comprehension article and activity on earthquakes. Suitable for grades 8-12, this 3-page article tackles topics like the causes of earthquakes, how they are measured, and how seismologists locate epicenters. The reading is followed by higher-order thinking questions and an answer key. This engaging resource can be used to improve reading skills, teach earth science content, provide a substitute lesson plan, or challenge gifted students. The seven-page PDF and matching seven-page editable Word document include the article, questions, answers and references. Upload your chosen file to your classroom platform as needed. Teaching scientific literacy boosts real-world understanding on important topics.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Use information from a scientific passage to answer questions.

Teaching tips

  • Have students identify the passage detail behind each response before starting an extension.

Skills covered

  • Scientific reading, vocabulary, explaining ideas

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Three extensions address local earthquakes, the San Andreas Fault, and an infographic task.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • RI.8.4

Core concepts

  • Earthquakes and seismic measurement

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