Vocabulary Essentials Quiz

What is the regular rise and fall of the ocean's surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?

• Tide

• Evacuation Routes

• Coastal Area

• Hurricane Watch

What is the device that senses smoke and alerts people in case of fire?

• Space Heaters

• Supplies

• CO2 Detector

• Smoke Detector

What is the safety procedure where you crouch down, cover your head with your hands, and hold onto something sturdy during an earthquake?

• Breakable

• Unconscious

• Choke

• Duck-Cover and Hold

What is a scientist who studies and predicts weather patterns?

• Misconception

• Meteorologist

• Bleed

• Fooled

What is the act of starting burning suddenly?

• Evacuation Routes

• Coastal Area

• Severe Weather

• Catch Fire

What is the device used to detect and alert people in case of fire by sensing smoke?

• Fire Alarm

• Flame Detector

• Heat Sensor

• Smoke Detector

What is the term for the safety procedure where you crouch down, cover your head with your hands, and hold onto something sturdy during an earthquake?

• Drop and Cover

• Shelter in Place

• Earthquake Drill

• Duck-Cover and Hold

What is the term for the safety procedure where you bend down, cover your head with your hands, and hold onto something sturdy during an earthquake?

• Duck and Cover

• Shelter in Place

• Earthquake Drill

• Drop-Cover and Hold

What is the device that detects smoke and alerts people in case of fire?

• Fire Alarm

• Supplies

• CO2 Detector

• Smoke Sensor

What is the term for the safety procedure where you crouch down, cover your head with your hands, and hold onto something sturdy during a tornado?

• Shelter in Place

• Tornado Drill

• Duck and Cover

• Drop-Cover and Hold