Earthquakes Text Features and Structures

Which text feature helps the reader understand where earthquakes commonly occur?

• The diagram of the seismograph

• The heading “What Causes Earthquakes?”

• The map showing tectonic plates

• The photo of the Himalayas

What type of text structure is used in the section “What Causes Earthquakes?”

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Description

• Sequence

Which of the following headings shows that the section will explain a process or sequence?

• A. “What Causes Earthquakes?”

• B. “Earth’s Changing Surface”

• C. “Measuring Quakes”

• D. “Informational Science Text”

The map captioned "Most earthquakes occur along the boundaries of Earth’s tectonic plates" supports which idea?

• A. Earthquakes are caused by weather changes

• B. Earthquakes are most common near oceans

• C. Earthquakes happen randomly across Earth’s surface

• D. Earthquakes occur where tectonic plates meet

How does the photo of the Himalayas help the reader?

• It shows what tectonic plates look like underground

• It gives a real-world example of how Earth's surface changes

• It explains how to measure an earthquake

• It compares earthquakes in different locations

What is the purpose of the bold heading “Measuring Quakes”?

• To show a new topic is being introduced

• To list all earthquake equipment

• To compare different types of mountains

• To give a fun fact about scientists

What kind of text structure is used in the section “Measuring Quakes”?

• Problem and solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Comparison

Why is the seismograph image important to include?

• To entertain the reader

• To describe how tectonic plates move

• To show what an earthquake looks like

• To help the reader visualize how earthquakes are measured

How does the heading “Earth’s Changing Surface” help the reader?

• It shows that earthquakes are a recent problem

• It signals that the section will talk about mountains and landforms

• It tells how to prevent earthquakes

• It explains how to use a seismograph

What type of text structure is used in the section “Earth’s Changing Surface”?

• Problem and solution

• Description

• Sequence

• Comparison