Earthquakes Quiz

Which sentence best expresses a difference in how the authors describe the causes of earthquakes in "Earthquakes" and the earthquake experience in "On Shaky Ground"?

• "Earthquakes" explains the scientific causes of earthquakes, while "On Shaky Ground" describes a personal experience during an earthquake.

• "Earthquakes" focuses on the emotional impact of earthquakes, while "On Shaky Ground" provides detailed scientific explanations.

• "Earthquakes" describes the effects of earthquakes on buildings, while "On Shaky Ground" discusses the global distribution of earthquakes.

• "Earthquakes" talks about the safety measures during an earthquake, while "On Shaky Ground" explains the role of seismologists.

How does the author of "Earthquakes" explain the science behind earthquakes, and how does this differ from the personal experience described in "On Shaky Ground"?

• The author of "Earthquakes" provides safety measures during an earthquake, while "On Shaky Ground" discusses the causes of earthquakes.

• The author of "Earthquakes" describes the global distribution of earthquakes, while "On Shaky Ground" explains the role of seismologists.

• The author of "Earthquakes" explains the science behind earthquakes by discussing tectonic plates and fault lines, while "On Shaky Ground" focuses on the emotional response to an earthquake.

• The author of "Earthquakes" talks about the effects of earthquakes on buildings, while "On Shaky Ground" describes the scientific instruments used to measure earthquakes.

In what way do the two texts differ in their portrayal of the impact of earthquakes on people’s daily lives?

• "Earthquakes" discusses the global distribution of earthquakes, while "On Shaky Ground" explains the role of emergency responders.

• "Earthquakes" describes the scientific and structural impact of earthquakes, while "On Shaky Ground" focuses on the immediate personal and emotional impact.

• "Earthquakes" provides detailed safety measures for earthquakes, while "On Shaky Ground" describes the long-term recovery process.

• "Earthquakes" talks about the effects of earthquakes on the environment, while "On Shaky Ground" focuses on the economic impact.

In what ways do the authors’ purposes differ in "Earthquakes" and "On Shaky Ground" when describing how people should react during an earthquake?

• The author of "Earthquakes" focuses on the emotional impact of earthquakes, while the author of "On Shaky Ground" provides detailed scientific explanations.

• The author of "Earthquakes" describes the global distribution of earthquakes, while the author of "On Shaky Ground" explains the role of emergency responders.

• The author of "Earthquakes" aims to educate readers on scientific safety measures, while the author of "On Shaky Ground" aims to illustrate a personal reaction to an earthquake.

• The author of "Earthquakes" talks about the effects of earthquakes on buildings, while the author of "On Shaky Ground" focuses on the economic impact.

How do the explanations about the effects of earthquakes in "Earthquakes" differ from the emotional and personal perspective provided in "On Shaky Ground"?

• "Earthquakes" provides a scientific explanation of the effects on buildings and safety measures, while "On Shaky Ground" focuses on the immediate emotional reactions and personal experiences during an earthquake.

• "Earthquakes" discusses the global distribution of earthquakes, while "On Shaky Ground" explains the role of emergency responders.

• "Earthquakes" describes the long-term economic impact of earthquakes, while "On Shaky Ground" focuses on the scientific causes of earthquakes.

• "Earthquakes" talks about the effects of earthquakes on the environment, while "On Shaky Ground" provides detailed safety measures.

There is a sentence in the above paragraph that repeats information. Which sentence should be removed from this paragraph?

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 6

• Sentence 7

• Sentence 8

What is the MOST effective way to revise sentence 7?

• If you want to play a sport, make sure it is something you really enjoy doing.

• If you want to play a sport make sure it is something you really injoy doing.

• If you want to play a sport; make sure it is something you really enjoy doing.

• If you want to play a sport make sure it is something you really enjoy doing.

What is the MOST effective transition word or phrase to add to the beginning of sentence 9?

• In addition

• Consequently

• In conclusion

• Next