Earthquakes and society

A Tsunami is a

• giant ocean wave that forms after a volcanic eruption, submarine earthquake, or landslide

• giant ocean wave that forms after a volcanic eruption, the great shake out, or surfing

• giant ocean wave that forms after a burp, whale comes up from the water, or rock hits the water

• giant ocean wave that forms after Mr. Munoz jumps in the water

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Most buildings are designed to withstand the swaying motion caused by earthquakes.

• True

• False

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The type of ground beneath a building can affect the way in which the building responds to seismic waves.

• True

• False

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An Earthquake is more likely to happen in

• California

• Chicago

• Missourri

• Texas

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Before an earthquake you should

• stay calm

• be cautious

• Check for fire or hazards

• be prepared. supplies etc.

During an earthquake you should

• stay calm

• be cautious

• Check for fire or hazards

• be prepared. supplies etc.

After an earthquake you should (multiple answers on this one)

• stay calm

• have water handy

• Check for fire or hazards

• be prepared. supplies etc.

Can we predict an earthquake?

(a)  

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A ​​ ​ (a)   ​​ are little earthquakes that proceed an earthquake

• foreshock
• Forehead
• aftermath
• Its taco Tuesday

is earthquake prediction reliable?

• yes

• no

• maybe

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