Understanding Earthquakes in Japan
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Science
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6th Grade
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Leah Nickols
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6 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'Pacific Ring of Fire'?
A famous volcano in Japan
A region with many tectonic plates causing earthquakes
A type of Japanese earthquake drill
A Japanese festival celebrating fire
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the JMA seismic intensity scale used for?
Calculating the speed of tectonic plates
Measuring the impact of earthquakes felt
Predicting future earthquakes
Measuring the magnitude of earthquakes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens on Disaster Prevention Day in Japan?
The public is reminded of disaster prevention steps
Schools are closed for safety
A national earthquake drill is conducted
People celebrate with fireworks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common feature of earthquake-proof buildings in Japan?
They are made entirely of wood
They are built underground
They can move with the earthquake
They have no windows
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do to prepare for an earthquake in Japan?
Ignore all warnings
Have an emergency kit ready
Avoid learning about earthquakes
Only rely on TV for information
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Look at this map, and choose another region that would also be impacted by earthquakes. Support why you chose this area based on evidence from the map.
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