Earthquake Preparedness

What do you call the sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action?

(a)  

It measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake.

• Intensity

• Magnitude

• Velocity

• Seismic Waves

It measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location.

• Density

• Magnitude

• Intensity

• Velocity

The location on the surface of the Earth directly above where the earthquake starts

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Crust

• Mantle

How long after a major earthquake can aftershocks continue to happen?

• Hours

• Days

• Weeks

• Months

Every emergency has a slogan. What do they say to do for Earthquakes?

• Stop, drop, and roll.

• Drop, cover, and hold on.

• Duck, drop, and dive.

• Run, hide, brace.

While driving, you notice the road start to shake. What do you do?

• Drive home as quickly as possible.

• Drive to a wide open field.

• Pull over and stop.

• Immediately exit the car and walk to safety.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What's the best way to prepare your house for an Earthquake?

• Dig deeper foundations underground.

• Secure shelves and lights to the wall.

• Build a bunker in the cellar.

• Install a firehouse pole for an easy escape.

You're in bed when the earthquake starts. What do you do?

• Get out of bed and run outside.

• Get out of bed and run to the living room.

• Get out of bed and stand under the doorframe

• Stay in bed under the covers.

You're putting together an Earthquake Survival Kit. What's the most important thing to pack?

• Food & Water

• Fire Extinguisher

• Flashlight

• Phone Charger