Keeping Safe in an Earthquake Quiz

What natural disaster is described in the text?

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Volcano eruption

According to the text, how long did the shaking from the earthquake last?

• More than 5 minutes

• Less than a minute

• Exactly 2 minutes

• Half an hour

What happened to the classroom as a result of the earthquake?

• It was flooded with water

• It caught on fire

• It looked like a crushing pile of rubble

• It remained tidy and undamaged

What can earthquakes do in a very short amount of time?

• Create new landforms

• Cause a lot of damage

• Make buildings stronger

• Have no effect on the environment

What is the area known for frequent earthquakes where San Francisco is located called?

• Tornado Alley

• Earthquake Country

• Tsunami Zone

• Hurricane Coast

What happens when an earthquake occurs?

• The ground shakes due to strong winds.

• Large slabs of rock move against each other inside the earth.

• The sea level rises suddenly.

• A volcanic eruption takes place.

Why have people living in areas prone to earthquakes developed emergency plans?

• Because earthquakes can happen without warning.

• Because they need to practice for sports events.

• Because it is a government requirement.

• Because they want to prevent earthquakes.

How long do most earthquakes last?

• More than a minute

• No longer than a minute

• Exactly 30 seconds

• Over an hour

What can happen to buildings not constructed with earthquake safety features during an earthquake?

• They can be painted

• They can expand

• They can collapse or fall down

• They become stronger

What must be built to withstand an earthquake according to the text?

• A small house

• A wooden cabin

• A big apartment tenement

• A temporary shelter