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Natural Disasters Quiz

Authored by Amy Jarvis

Science

4th - 5th Grade

NGSS covered

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Natural Disasters Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The shaking that results from the movement of rock "plates" beneath Earth’s surface.

Aftershock

Earthquake

Tsunami

Faulting

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The point along a fault at which the first motion of an earthquake occurs.

Epicenter

Fault Line

Focus

S Waves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An instrument that records vibrations in the ground and determines the location and strength of an earthquake.

Seismogram

Richter Scale

Seismograph

Tiltmeter

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the safest place to be during an earthquake?

Outside in a clear area

Outside near a tree

Outside near a building

In the closet of your house

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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What is the definition of dormant?

sleeping
extinct
active
invisible

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is Magma called when it reaches the surface of Earth?

Lava

Flowing Magma

Coals

None of these

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Volcanoes are found...

on land
under water
on islands
all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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