Earthquakes Lesson 6

Earthquakes Lesson 6

pp. 30-32

By-The-Way Words

• earthquake-prone: likely to have earthquakes

• earthquake-resistant: stand firm against earthquakes or not be affected by them.

Open Ended

How can builders help protect people from the effects of earthquakes?

Multiple Select

What advice does the author have for anyone indoors during an earthquake? (Choose two)

• Stay next to windows, mirrors, or high cabinets

• Get under a heavy table, desk, bed.

• Stay away from windows, mirrors, or high cabinets.

• Get on top of a table, desk or bed.

Open Ended

Why do you think the author suggests that people stay out of elevators or stairways if they are in tall buildings?

Multiple Choice

Where would I find information on a topic I am interested in, but do not know where to find in the book?

• Glossary

• Index

Multiple Choice

Where would I find the definition of a word I do not know?

• Glossary

• Index

Open Ended

What does the bold type mean in the index?

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word tremor?

• The amount of energy an earthquake releases

• A line or object that signals a border.

• A shaking or vibrating movement in the earth.

Open Ended

What is the meaning of the word energy?

Multiple Choice

On what page can you find more information about tremors?

• 18

• 26

• 20

• 8

Open Ended

On what page can you find more information about plates?

Open Ended

What is the difference between a glossary and an index?