Earthquakes

What is an earthquake?

• When the earth causes an upward thrust in the epicenter.
• When the earth moves up and down along the ocean floor.
• When tectonic plates move against each other causing the earth to move. 
• None of the above

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Who developed the procedure used to measure the size of an earthquake?

• Edward Sheridan
• James Hutton
• Charles Richter
• Art Smith

What is this scale?

• Modern Magnitude Scale
• Mercalli Scale
• Richter Scale
• None of the above.

Many earthquakes happen along the borders of...

• Countries

• Tectonic Plates

• Climate Zones

• None of the above.

One of the results of an earthquake can be...

• Landside
• Tsunami
• Property Damage
• All of the above.

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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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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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