Getting Ready for Earthquakes Achieve3000
Authored by Vanessa Villalpando
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of Japan's televised earthquake warnings?
To predict exactly when an earthquake will strike.
To alert the public about earthquakes before they feel the ground shake.
To measure the strength of an earthquake.
To prevent earthquakes from happening.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the benefits of the early-warning system mentioned in the article?
It can predict the exact location of an earthquake.
It can help reduce injuries and damage.
It can stop earthquakes from occurring.
It can measure the depth of an earthquake.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the article, what can cause false alarms in the earthquake warning system?
Heavy rain
Strong winds
Lightning or other interference
High temperatures
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is Barry Drummond?
A spokesperson for Japan's Meteorological Agency
An earthquake expert at Geoscience Australia
A news broadcaster in Japan
A government official in Japan
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a reason for great damage during an earthquake?
Moving Blocks of Rock
Structural Weakening
Fires
Heavy Rainfall
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Blocks of rock can move on either side of a ______.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Earthquakes can cause soil liquefaction.
True
False
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