Unit 5 Week 2 How Water & Earthquakes Shape the Earth

What does the word 'flows' mean in the context of water?

• Moves

• Stagnates

• Evaporates

• Condenses

What causes an earthquake?

• The movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.

• Volcanic eruptions in the ocean.

• Changes in atmospheric pressure.

• Human activities such as mining.

What is the term for the shaking of the ground during an earthquake?

• Seismic activity

• Tectonic movement

• Ground tremor

• Earthquake wave

What is a disaster?

• An event causing loss.

• A planned event for celebration.

• A minor inconvenience.

• A natural phenomenon without impact.

Why is it important to understand natural disasters?

• To prepare and respond effectively to minimize loss and damage.

• To predict the weather accurately.

• To increase insurance premiums.

• To create more natural disasters.

What is a giant wave caused by an earthquake called?

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

What happens to the land during erosion?

• The land is built up by sediment deposits.

• The land is worn away by water, wind, or ice.

• The land remains unchanged over time.

• The land is flooded by rising water levels.

What is an aftershock?

• A smaller earthquake that happens after an earthquake.

• A type of earthquake that occurs before the main shock.

• An earthquake that occurs at the same time as the main shock.

• A seismic event that causes no damage.

What is the purpose of a tsunami warning?

• To alert people about the potential danger of a tsunami.

• To provide information about tsunami wave heights.

• To predict the exact time of a tsunami's arrival.

• To inform about the best places to surf during a tsunami.

What is tectonic plate movement?

• The shifting of large sections of the Earth's crust.

• The process of erosion caused by wind and water.

• The movement of the Earth's core due to magnetic forces.

• The gradual cooling of the Earth's surface over millions of years.