Earthquake Safety Quiz

Earthquake Safety Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of earthquake safety through the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. It provides detailed instructions on the Drop, Cover, and Hold On technique to protect oneself during an earthquake, especially in locations with rows of chairs. The tutorial also covers post-earthquake actions and encourages viewers to register at ShakeOut.org to practice safety with others worldwide.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main actions recommended by the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills?

Drop, Cover, and Hold On

Run, Hide, and Fight

Duck, Cover, and Hold

Stop, Drop, and Roll

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to drop onto your hands and knees during an earthquake?

To make yourself a smaller target for falling objects

To prepare for running out of the building

To signal for help

To avoid getting dizzy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do to protect your head and neck during an earthquake?

Stand under a doorway

Use a pillow

Wear a helmet

Cover them with your arms and clasp your hands around your neck

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should you hold on during the shaking?

Hold onto your belongings

Grip the leg of a chair with one hand

Hold onto a wall

Grab a nearby person

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do immediately after the shaking stops?

Run outside

Check all around and above you before getting up

Call emergency services

Start cleaning up

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you register to practice earthquake safety with others?

EarthquakeSafety.org

ShakeOut.org

EarthquakeDrills.net

SafetyFirst.com