Exploring Earthquakes and Volcanoes

What is one main cause of earthquakes?

• Weather changes

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Human activities

• Volcanic eruptions

Name the three types of volcano

• Normal, Big, Massive

• Active, mini, dinosaur

• Active, dormant, extinct

• Awake, Sleeping, Dead

What happens to buildings during a strong earthquake?

• Buildings float during an earthquake.

• Buildings can sustain damage like cracks or collapse.

• Nothing

• Buildings become stronger by the ground shaking.

What is a volcanic eruption?

• A volcanic eruption is when you eat too much fast food and visit the toilet.

• A volcanic eruption is the formation of a new mountain range.

• A volcanic eruption is the release of magma, gas, and ash from a volcano.

• A volcanic eruption is a sudden flood of water from a lake.

How do tectonic plates relate to earthquakes?

• Tectonic plates influence weather patterns, not seismic activity.

• Tectonic plates cause earthquakes through their movement and interaction.

• Tectonic plates are stationary and do not affect earthquakes.

• Earthquakes are caused solely by volcanic activity.

How can earthquakes affect the environment?

• Earthquakes can cause ground shaking, landslides, tsunamis, habitat disruption, and pollution.

• Earthquakes can create new landforms without damage.

• Earthquakes start new dance trends

• Earthquakes make rollercoasters really fun

What safety measures can people take during an earthquake?

• Drop, cover, and hold on; stay away from windows and heavy objects.

• Stand in doorways for protection

• Run outside immediately

• Ignore the shaking and continue working

What is the difference between magma and lava?

• They are the same thing

• Hot rock and cold rock

• Lava is underground, and magma is on the surface

• Magma is underground, and lava is on the surface

What is the Ring of Fire?

• A circle of volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean

• A famous volcano in Italy

• A type of lava rock

• Dangerous jewelry

What causes Earthquakes and Volcanoes? Why?