Earthquakes quiz

Scientists can use weather

patterns to predict

earthquakes.

• True

• False

The shaking from an earthquake is worse on areas above solid rock than areas above sand or loose soil.

• True

• False

Small earthquakes relieve the stress from the earth and can prevent larger earthquakes.

• True

• False

According to te ao Māori, earthquakes are caused by Rūaumoko turning and moving.

• True

• False

Earthquakes are becoming

more frequent.

• True

• False

Earthquakes can trigger tsunamis.

• True

• False

After an earthquake, you may be without power and water supplies.

• True

• False

Earthquakes are caused by the large plate of rock under the surface of the earth breaking.

• True

• False

The best way to prevent injuries during or after an earthquake is to follow a prepared plan.

• True

• False

In an earthquake I should

stop, drop and roll.

• True

• False