Year 6 Earthquakes and Tsunamis Quizizz

What causes earthquakes?

• • Underground dance parties

• • Tectonic plate movements

• • Volcanic eruptions

• • Tsunamis

• • Aftershocks

What is the Earth's crust made up of?

• • Ocean water

• • Tectonic plates

• • Sand and rocks

• • Icebergs

• • Volcanoes

What is the main reason behind the ground shaking during an earthquake?

• • Pressure building up

• • Aftershocks

• • Underground parties

• • Tremors

• • Volcanic eruptions

What causes tsunamis?

• • Landslides on land

• • Volcanic eruptions in the ocean

• • Giant sea monsters

• • Underwater dance parties

• • Tropical storms

How do tsunami waves become taller and more powerful as they approach the shore?

• • By attracting marine animals

• • By changing color

• • By slowing down

• • By concentrating their energy

• • By becoming wider

What should you do during an earthquake?

• • Run outside immediately

• • Stand by a window

• • Drop, cover, and hold on

• • Jump up and down

• • Scream loudly

When do aftershocks typically occur?

• • Before an earthquake

• • After a volcanic eruption

• • During a tsunami

• • After the main earthquake

• • In the middle of a storm

What should you do if you're at the coast and feel a strong earthquake?

• • Go for a swim

• • Stay on the beach

• • Move to higher ground

• • Build sandcastles

• • Take a boat out to sea

What happens when the seabed suddenly moves underwater?

• • It causes the ocean to freeze

• • It creates enormous waves

• • It attracts dolphins

• • It turns the water red

• • It generates underwater fireworks

How can you best protect yourself during a tsunami warning?

• • Surf the tsunami waves

• • Ignore the warning

• • Listen to local authorities

• • Collect seashells

• • Make a sandcastle on the beach