1906 San Francisco Earthquake

When did the earthquake occur?

• May 19, 2024

• April 18, 1956

• April 18, 1906

• May 18, 1916

Where did the earthquake happen? (Check all that apply.)

• San Francisco

• parts of Nevada

• parts of Oregon

• North Carolina

What time did the earthquake start?

• 5:12

• 6:12

• 7:12

• 8:12

What fault line did the earthquake occur on?

• San Andreas fault

• Hayward Fault

• Alpine Fault

• Reverse Fault

What is an effect of the following statement? The breaking gas lines and toppled stoves in San Francisco caused...

• everyone to flee to another state.

• fires to spread in the central business area.

• another earthquake to occur.

• tidal waves to sweep through the city.

What caused the fire in San Francisco to rage (or burn) for 4 hours?

• The sewer line broke and helped the fire to burn longer.

• The gas lines in the city broke and caused the fire to continue to spread.

• The water mains were broken, so firefighters did not have water to fight the fire.

• The firefighters did not have access to firetrucks because of the fire.

The newly-formed Red Cross and various government agencies moved into action to help the people because...

• they were homeless and needed food and clean water.

• they were homeless and needed clothing.

• they were frightened and needed to evacuate.

• they were frightened and needed to go to school.

What caused stricter building codes to be enforced in San Francisco?

• The need to predict when an earthquake will occur.

• The Red Cross asking for more help in building houses and structures.

• The mayor forcing workers to only build strong buildings.

• The intense shaking and trembling of most buildings during an earthquake.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Due to the 1906 Earthquake, California only builds structures on the San Andreas fault line.

• The 1906 Earthquake caused many towns to enact earthquake protocol to prevent further earthquake damage.

• Due to the severe damage caused by the 1906 Earthquake, there are stricter codes to ensure that buildings can withstand earthquakes.

• The 1906 Earthquake caused severe damage that resulted in no one every living in San Francisco again.

All of the following is damage caused by the 1906 Earthquake EXCEPT for which one?

• A hurricane was created by the shaking of the water in the ocean.

• Chimneys were toppled and buildings were damaged.

• Pavement was twisted and streetcar tracks were bent.

• A fire started because of the broken gas lines and toppled stoves.