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- 1. Fill in the Blank
What do you call the sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action?
- 2. Multiple Choice
It measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake.
Intensity
Magnitude
Velocity
Seismic Waves
- 3. Multiple Choice
It measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location.
Density
Magnitude
Intensity
Velocity
- 4. Multiple Choice
The location on the surface of the Earth directly above where the earthquake starts
Epicenter
Hypocenter
Crust
Mantle
- 5. Multiple Choice
How long after a major earthquake can aftershocks continue to happen?
Hours
Days
Weeks
Months
- 6. Multiple Choice
Every emergency has a slogan. What do they say to do for Earthquakes?
Stop, drop, and roll.
Drop, cover, and hold on.
Duck, drop, and dive.
Run, hide, brace.
- 7. Multiple Choice
While driving, you notice the road start to shake. What do you do?
Drive home as quickly as possible.
Drive to a wide open field.
Pull over and stop.
Immediately exit the car and walk to safety.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What's the best way to prepare your house for an Earthquake?
Dig deeper foundations underground.
Secure shelves and lights to the wall.
Build a bunker in the cellar.
Install a firehouse pole for an easy escape.
- 9. Multiple Choice
You're in bed when the earthquake starts. What do you do?
Get out of bed and run outside.
Get out of bed and run to the living room.
Get out of bed and stand under the doorframe
Stay in bed under the covers.
- 10. Multiple Choice
You're putting together an Earthquake Survival Kit. What's the most important thing to pack?
Food & Water
Fire Extinguisher
Flashlight
Phone Charger
- 11. Multiple Choice
You're inside your home when the shaking starts. Where do you go?
Run outside
The garage
Away from bookshelves and loose items.
The kitchen
- 12. Multiple Choice
What should expect to happen immediately after an Earthquake?
Tsunami
High Winds
High Winds
Aftershock
- 13. Multiple Choice
Uh-oh, the power is out! How can you safely secure your house?
Light candles everywhere.
Leave the doors unlocked for emergency workers.
Lock pets in the backyard.
Unplug all major appliances.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Where is the SAFEST spot in your room to place your bed?
Underneath the window
Perpendicular against a wall
Parallel to the wall
By the door
- 15. Multiple Choice
Do you have a family emergency protocol in place?
Yes, we have a drill.
Yes, but we’ll probably play it by ear.
No. You can’t plan for emergencies.
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