Earthquakes

After reading the article, what conclusion can you draw?

• Even though not all earthquakes can be predicted, there are ways to prepare for them.

• Only people living near water need to worry about earthquakes.

• Earthquakes are always destructive, so it is necessary to prepare for them.

• Since earthquakes cannot always be predicted, there is no way to prepare for them.

All of the following cause breaks in Earth's crust EXCEPT

• plates spreading apart.

• plates sliding against one another

• plates changing shapes.

• plates crashing together.

What does the word collapse mean?

• to trim down

• to reduce

• to decrease

• to fall down

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word severe?

• bright

• gentle

• elegant

• colorful

What does the word unpredictable mean?

• not level or smooth

• not common or familiar

• not easily foreseen or predicted

• not interested in someone or something

Which word means almost the SAME as substantial?

• empty

• full

• light

• significant

What is the MAIN idea of the article?

• Earthquakes cause severe destruction

• Some earthquakes can be predicted

• Science can help us plan for earthquakes

• There are ways to prepare for earthquakes.

When and where did he largest recorded earthquake take place?

• 1960 in Chile

• 2010 in Haiti

• 2011 in Japan

• 2011 in Chile

According to the article, how are Earth's crust and a jigsaw puzzle ALIKE?

• They have many pieces that fit together

• They have similar shapes.

• They are fun to work with.

• They contain many pieces.

What does the word altered mean?

• decorated

• changed

• healed

• fixed