Earthquake Prediction Quiz

Which organization is mentioned as not being able to predict major earthquakes?

• NASA

• USGS

• NOAA

• FEMA

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a common misconception about earthquake predictions on social media?

• They are always based on scientific evidence

• They are often based on a swarm of small earthquakes

• They are always accurate

• They are never based on any evidence

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What happens if an earthquake remotely fits a prediction?

• It is considered a successful prediction

• It is considered a failed prediction

• It is ignored

• It is considered a coincidence

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How fast is the Pacific Plate moving northwest with respect to the North American Plate?

• 10 millimeters per year

• 25 millimeters per year

• 46 millimeters per year

• 60 millimeters per year

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which animals reportedly left their homes and headed for safety several days before a destructive earthquake in Greece?

• Dogs, cats, and birds

• Rats, weasels, snakes, and centipedes

• Cows, horses, and sheep

• Lions, tigers, and bears

What type of evidence abounds of animals exhibiting strange behavior before an earthquake?

• Scientific evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Historical evidence

• Experimental evidence

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What was the basis for the earthquake forecast made in China several decades ago?

• Weather patterns

• Small earthquakes and unusual animal activity

• Tidal waves

• Volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What usually does not follow the type of seismic activity observed in China?

• Small tremors

• Large earthquakes

• Aftershocks

• Tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2