Natural Hazards Safety

A violent shaking of the Earth's surface

• hurricane

• earthquake

• flood

• wildfire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What should you do inside of your house before an earthquake occurs?

• install strong latches to shelves so that objects don't fall during the earthquake

• board all of the windows with wooden beams

• place sandbags in front of doors

What safety phrase should you remember during an earthquake?

• "stop, drop, and roll"

• "stop, drop, and cover"

• "stop, drop, and run"

• "stop, drop, and swim"

What is a common safety procedure for hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods?

• stay somewhere underground

• stay away from windows and doors

• protect yourself in a car

• go to higher ground

Which two images represent ways to stay safe during a hurricane?

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Which two images represent ways that are not safe during a hurricane?

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Which of the following safety procedures should you following during an earthquake after you take cover?

• find a pillow to cover and protect your head from falling objects

• lie flat on your back

• sit normally with your legs crossed

What is the best safety procedure for someone who lives on the coast if a hurricane is expected?

• move further inland (away from the coast)

• stay away from windows

• stay in a cellar underground

• stay in the attic at the top of the house

A large rotating storm that forms over warm ocean waters

• tsunami

• earthquake

• hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the best safety procedure that should be following during a flood?

• move to higher ground

• try to swim away

• drive your car through the flood

• stay in the basement of your house if you have one