Earthquake Safety in Elevators

Earthquake Safety in Elevators

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video tutorial provides guidance on what to do if an earthquake occurs while you are in an elevator. It emphasizes the importance of quickly finding the nearest floor to exit, protecting your head, and staying calm if trapped. The tutorial also discusses the use of P+S earthquake sensors that can detect P waves to stop elevators at the nearest floor before the more destructive S waves arrive. After an earthquake, it advises against using elevators due to potential system failures or structural damage, prioritizing personal safety.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to take if an earthquake occurs while you are in an elevator?

Press the button for the nearest floor

Stay still and wait

Call for help immediately

Jump up and down

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to protect your head during an earthquake in an elevator?

To signal for help

To prevent injuries from falling debris

To avoid hitting the ceiling

To keep your balance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you are trapped in an elevator during an earthquake?

Climb through the ceiling hatch

Stay calm and wait for rescue

Try to force the doors open

Panic and scream for help

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a recommended action if you are trapped in an elevator?

Stand up and jump

Sit down and cover your head

Press all the buttons

Lie flat on the floor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the P and S wave detection technology in elevators?

To speed up the elevator

To stop the elevator at the nearest floor

To alert the building manager

To play music during an earthquake

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the P wave differ from the S wave in terms of speed?

P wave is slower than S wave

P wave is faster than S wave

Both waves travel at the same speed

S wave is faster than P wave