Year 9 Natural Hazards 9.7

What is a smaller earthquake that follows a larger earthquake?

• Aftershock
• Liquefaction
• Seismic Gap
• Tsunami

What is a large ocean wave that results from an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption?

• Aftershock
• Liquefaction
• Seismic Gap
• Tsunami

The focus of an earthquake is

• The point below Earth's surface where rock first breaks
• The closest seismic station
• The place where the greatest damage occurs
• A fault

The Richter scale measures:

• the amount of radon gas released
• the movement of plates
• the strength of an earthquake
• the weight of tectonic plates

Which of these is an example of a Conservative plate boundary?

• Mid Atlantic Ridge

• Himalayas Mountain Range

• The Andes Mountain Range

• San Andreas Fault

What is a primary effect of an earthquake?

• Forest Fires

• Ruptured water pipes

• Death and Injuries

• Death by diseases

Which of these are secondary effects of an earthquake?

• Tsunami

• Fires

• Ground Shaking

• Landslides

What measures the waves of earthquakes?

• seismic wave
• seismograph
• seismology
• a scientist

To stay safe from volcanoes, it is important for people to test

• evacuation routes.
• mudflow speed.
• soil temperatures
• tsunami systems

Which is the BEST way you can help prepare for natural disasters?

• Watch your pets for any unusual behavior.
• Always carry a pint of water with you.
• Keep the windows of your house closed at all times.
• Make an emergency supply kit with your family.