Y5 Earthquake Quiz

What is the location below the earth’s surface where the earthquake starts called?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Hypocentre

• Epicentre

What is the Ring of Fire known for? (tick 2)

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Volcanoes

What is the purpose of a seismometer?

• Prevent earthquakes

• Predict earthquakes

• Measure earthquake strength

• Measure earthquake duration

Which scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake?

• Mercalli Scale

• Richter Scale

• Tsunami Scale

• Volcano Scale

What is the primary effect of an earthquake?

• Decrease in diseases

• Trade increase

• Buildings collapse

• Improved infrastructure

Which country experienced the Tohuku earthquake in 2011?

• USA

• China

• New Zealand

• Japan

What is the main reason developing countries are more vulnerable to natural disasters?

• Poorly built houses

• Strong infrastructure

• Well-built housing

• Low population

What is the main goal of charities supporting developing countries in need of humanitarian aid?

• Create tsunamis

• Increase population

• Reduce earthquake strength

• Help people recover from a disaster.

Tick the features of Frampton Cotterell that would help it survive an earthquake

• spaced out buildings

• strong building materials

• lots of trees

• tall buildings