Understanding Earthquakes Quiz

What is an earthquake?

• A type of weather

• A shaking of the ground

• A kind of animal

Which part of the Earth is affected by earthquakes?

• The sky

• The ocean

• The ground

What causes earthquakes to happen?

• The wind blowing

• Plates under the Earth moving

• The sun shining

How can you tell if an earthquake has happened?

• The ground shakes

• It starts raining

• The sun sets

Why do the plates under the Earth move?

• Because of strong winds

• Because of heat inside the Earth

• Because of ocean waves

What is one main idea of the book "How Earthquakes Shape the Earth"?

• Earthquakes are fun to watch

• Earthquakes change the Earth's surface

• Earthquakes make the sky blue

Summarize what happens during an earthquake.

• The ground shakes and buildings may fall

• The sky turns green

• It starts snowing

What is one fact about earthquakes?

• They only happen at night

• They can happen anywhere in the world

• They are caused by rain

Explain why earthquakes are important to study.

• To know when to go swimming

• To understand how they change the Earth

• To find out why the sky is blue

What should you do during an earthquake?

• Stand under a tree

• Drop, cover, and hold on

• Run outside