Earthquakes

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

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What causes earthquakes?

• Millions of people jumping at once

• The earth rotating

• The movement of plate tectonics

• Gravity

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What is the scale used to measure the strengths of earthquakes?

• Fujita scale

• Richter scale

• Damage scale

• NASA scale

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Can people cause earthquakes?

• Yes

• No

• No one knows

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Can earthquakes be predicted

• Yes

• No

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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

How to prepare for an earthquake

• Have a first aid kit

• Have canned foods

• Have enough water for everyone

• Flashlights

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How are earthquakes recorded?

• Seismographs

• Human eyes

• Data charts

• Circle Graphs

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Scientists who study earthquakes are called

• Seismologists

• Geologists

• Biologists

• Astronomer

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Where do earthquakes occur near?

• Edge of Continental Plates

• Edge of Oceanic Plates

• Mid Ocean Ridges

• Pangea

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