US Earthquakes Risk

Which of the following conditions makes our country earthquake prone?

• The Philippines sit on unstable subducting tectonic plates

• The Philippines is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire

• The Philippines have several interactive faults

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where do most earthquakes originate?

• along the boundaries of tectonic

• along the boundaries of the continents

• along the boundaries of the oceans

• Along the boundaries of trenches

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following statements is true?

• a. A tectonic earthquake results from rock movements along fault lines

  b. A volcanic earthquake results from the rising movement of magma

  c. Statement A only

  d Both a and b

• along the boundaries of the continents

• along the boundaries of the oceans

• Along the boundaries of trenches

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

You are on the 10th floor of a building when an earthquake strikes What is the first thing that you should do?

• Shout out loud and activate the fire alarm to alert others

• Hold onto something sturdy until the shaking ends.

• Immediately run down the stairs to the ground floor

• Use the elevator in going down to the ground floor

All of the following statements are correct, except

• Earthquake drills teach us what to do before, during, and after an earthquake

• Earthquake drills in schools ensure proper conduct of safe evacuation procedures

• Earthquake drills are simply done without planning and orientation.

• Earthquake drills use the sound of a siren or bell to signify shaking

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A regular earthquake drill is important because;

• earthquakes can be accurately predicted using technology modern

• earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that can be prevented

• earthquakes can strike suddenly without warning

• earthquakes cannot affect people's lives

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which is not an objective of school earthquake drills?

• To train everyone in school on proper action and response during an earthquake

• To ensure the safety of everyone inside the school when an earthquake strikes

• To help the city officials in designing a safe evacuation plan for the school

• To test the school's earthquake response plan

Which of the following characteristics can be considered in preparing a hazard map?

• The map can only be understood by the parents.

• The map can only be understood by the barangay officials.

• The map must be easy to use and understand by the members of the family.

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which of the following is a primary hazard caused by an earthquake?

• cracks on the ground/ faults

• landslides

• Liquefaction

• tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When you are inside a building when earthquake begins, you should _______________.

• Run outside immediately

• Duck, cover, and hold on

• Go to open space.

• Call your friends and relatives to let them know if you are okay or not.