Misconceptions--A Column about Errors in Geoscience Textbooks. Misconception of Energy Release in Earthquakes.

Wampler, J. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ661824

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Misconceptions--A Column about Errors in Geoscience Textbooks. Misconception of Energy Release in Earthquakes.

Wampler, J. M.

Journal of Geoscience Education, v50 n5 p620-23 Nov 2002

Analyzes how textbooks define and describe an earthquake focus or hypocenter. Provides examples from textbooks that reflect an absence of precision in words and diagrams that can foster misconceptions. Discusses the origin of the problems. (DDR)

Descriptors: College Curriculum, Earthquakes, Geology, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Science Curriculum, Scientific Concepts, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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