Earthquake Preparedness

1.

Fill in the Blank

1 min

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

It measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake.

Intensity

Magnitude

Velocity

Seismic Waves

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

It measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location.

Density

Magnitude

Intensity

Velocity

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The location on the surface of the Earth directly above where the earthquake starts

Epicenter

Hypocenter

Crust

Mantle

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How long after a major earthquake can aftershocks continue to happen?

Hours

Days

Weeks

Months

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

What should expect to happen immediately after an Earthquake?

Tsunami

High Winds

Aftershock

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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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