Understanding Earthquakes and Tsunamis

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Tectonic Plate

What causes the Earth's crust to fracture?

• Solar flares

• Tectonic plate movement

• Ocean waves

• Meteor impacts

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What do geologists hope to predict about earthquakes?

• The number of aftershocks

• The color of the earthquake lights

• The names of affected cities

• Their exact location and time

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What natural disaster followed the series of earthquakes in 1989?

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Landslide

• Volcanic eruption

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What year did the Bay Area earthquake occur?

• 1989

• 1903

• 2004

• 1999

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What was unique about the traffic during the 1989 Bay Area earthquake?

• There were fewer cars than usual

• There were more cars than usual

• There were no cars on the road

• The roads were closed

Which country was hardest hit by the 2004 tsunami?

• India

• Thailand

• Indonesia

• Sri Lanka

What are the huge waves caused by earthquakes called?

• Tidal waves

• Storm surges

• Tsunamis

• Flood waves

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How fast can a tsunami travel?

• 100 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 500 miles per hour

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What is the best action to take if you are indoors during an earthquake?

• Stand in a doorway

• Jump out of the window

• Take cover under a desk

• Run outside