Understanding Earthquakes

Understanding Earthquakes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called, which is involved in the formation of earthquakes?

Atmosphere

Crust

Core

Mantle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts?

Focus

Fault Line

Epicenter

Seismic Zone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which instrument is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?

Thermometer

Anemometer

Barometer

Seismograph

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you are indoors during an earthquake and cannot move outside?

Stand under a tree

Move away from heavy and glass objects

Stay in bed

Run to the nearest window

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disaster is caused by an earthquake occurring under the sea?

Tsunami

Tornado

Volcanic Eruption

Hurricane