Earthquakes and Volcanoes

What is an earthquake?

• The movement of the Moon around the Earth

• The shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere

• A type of volcanic eruption

• The result of the Earth's rotation on its axis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How are earthquakes and volcanoes similar?

• Both are caused by ocean currents

• Both are caused by movements in the Earth's crust.

• Both are caused by solar flares

• Both are caused by wind patterns

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the name of the instrument used to measure earthquakes?

• barometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

• seismometer

What causes a volcano to erupt?

• Magma release from beneath the Earth's crust

• Tectonic plate movement

• Rainfall and thunderstorms

• Global warming and climate change

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the name of the molten rock that comes out of a volcano?

• lava

• magma

• rock

• water

How do earthquakes and volcanoes affect the Earth's surface?

• They can cause changes in the landscape

• They cause the Earth's surface to become smoother

• They make the landscape more stable

• They have no impact on the Earth's surface

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are some safety measures to take during an earthquake?

• Ignore the shaking and continue with normal activities

• Stand near a window

• Run outside immediately

• Drop, cover, and hold on

What are some signs that a volcano might erupt?

• Increased seismic activity, changes in gas emissions, and ground deformation

• Lack of seismic activity, increase in gas emissions, and ground stability

• Increased rainfall, decrease in temperature, and calm ocean waters

• Sudden increase in wildlife, decrease in gas emissions, and no changes in ground deformation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How do scientists predict earthquakes?

• By counting the number of clouds in the sky

• By monitoring seismic activity and studying fault lines

• By analyzing the phases of the moon

• By observing the behavior of animals

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are some ways to stay safe during a volcanic eruption?

• Stay indoors, wear a mask, protect your eyes, and listen to local authorities for evacuation orders

• Open windows and doors to let the ash in

• Ignore local authorities and stay in your home

• Go outside and take pictures