Earthquake Quiz

What causes earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plate movement

• Windstorms

• Floods

Where do most earthquakes happen?

• In the middle of oceans

• Along fault lines

• Inside volcanoes

• At the North Pole

The Earth's crust is broken into pieces called ____________.

The largest tectonic plate is the ____________ Plate.

Tectonic plates float on the layer of the Earth called the ____________.

Why do you think the mantle is important for causing earthquakes?

Match the earthquake to the country where it happened:

If you were in your classroom during an earthquake, what would you do? List your steps below:

True or False: Earthquakes only happen at night.

True or False: Earthquakes happen on the sea.