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What are earthquakes?
The shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface
Masses of earth sliding down cliffs or mountains
A rotating column of air causing mass destruction
A gigantic wave
- 2. Multiple Choice
What causes earthquakes?
Millions of people jumping at once
The earth rotating
The movement of plate tectonics
Gravity
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the scale used to measure the strengths of earthquakes?
Fujita scale
Richter scale
Damage scale
NASA scale
- 4. Multiple Choice
Can people cause earthquakes?
Yes
No
No one knows
- 5. Multiple Choice
Can earthquakes be predicted
Yes
No
- 6. Multiple Choice
What should you do during an earthquake?
Hide under a sturdy table or desk and grab onto it
Go outside into an open field and stay there with your hands over your heads
Call 911 immediately
Run to the nearest table and go on top of it
- 7. Multiple Choice
How to prepare for an earthquake
Have a first aid kit
Have canned foods
Have enough water for everyone
Flashlights
- 8. Multiple Choice
How are earthquakes recorded?
Seismographs
Human eyes
Data charts
Circle Graphs
- 9. Multiple Choice
Scientists who study earthquakes are called
Seismologists
Geologists
Biologists
Astronomer
- 10. Multiple Choice
Where do earthquakes occur near?
Edge of Continental Plates
Edge of Oceanic Plates
Mid Ocean Ridges
Pangea
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