THE EARTH QUAKE

Getdo:(Panicking) Oh no! The ground is shaking! What's happening?

Namkhing: Try to stay calm. Don't worry, it's an earthquake! During an earthquake, the earth suddenly moves. The energy travels through the ground, causing buildings to sway and cracks to form.

Getdo : (Looking around) Look! That building is shaking! What happens during an earthquake?

Namkhing : Well, sometimes buildings collapse, water pipes break, and power lines snap. It's really dangerous. But don't worry, rescuers work hard to save people buried under the rubble.

Getdo : How do they find them?

Namkhing : They use dogs! Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and can detect people trapped under the rubble. They're like heroes!

Getdo : Wow, that's incredible! But are earthquakes only dangerous because of collapsing buildings?

Namkhing : No, earthquakes can cause other disasters too. They can start fires, trigger landslides, and even create tsunamis. That's why it's important to stay safe during an earthquake and follow the instructions of experts.

Getdo : I never knew earthquakes could be so dangerous. We should always be prepared, just in case.

Namkhing : Absolutely! It's better to be safe than sorry. Let's make sure we have an emergency plan and supplies ready.

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1. What can the energy from an earthquake cause to infrastructure?

• Flowers to bloom     

• Clouds to form         

• Leaves to fall 

• Buildings to shake

Besides shaking buildings, what else can result from the energy release during an earthquake?

• Cracks to form

• Planets to align

• Rain to fall

• Tress to grow

What can happen to buildings as a result of an earthquake?

• They can rotate

• They can float

• They can collapse

• They can become colorful

What can earthquakes trigger apart from shaking and infrastructure damage?

• Solar flares

• Thunderstorms

• Heat waves

• Fires

Which of the following disasters can an earthquake NOT directly cause?

• Fires

• Tsunamis

• Landslides

• Volcanic eruptions

In rescue operations after an earthquake, which of the following is a technique used to find people?

• Listening for signals

• Using telescopes

• Using rescue dogs

• Scanning with C-rays

How do rescue dogs aid in the aftermath of an earthquake?

• By digging through rubble 

• By providing comfort to survivors 

• By barking continuously 

• By smelling people trapped under the rubble .

Besides damage to buildings, what other effect can an earthquake have on a city's services?

• Free public transport

• Instant repair of roads

• power lines snap

• Increase in real estate prices

What natural disaster can an earthquake possibly trigger if it occurs under the sea?

• A tsunami         

• A sandstorm     

• A drought

• A heat wave