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HMH- Between the Glacier and the Sea: The Alaska Earthquake

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does prior mean?

a)

size

b)

before

c)

literally

d)

fix something

2.

The _______________ crew had to come fix the plumbing in the apartment.

a)

prior

b)

magnitude

c)

maintenance

d)

literally

3.

There was __________ a 7.5 earthquake this morning, 2/16/2021.

a)

literally

b)

magnitude

c)

maintenance

d)

prior

4.

Seismographs can record and predict earthquakes, as well as the ____________, or size, of it.

a)

literally

b)

prior

c)

magnitude

d)

maintenance

5.

Check TWO words that have multiple-meanings.

a)

tip

b)

tomato

c)

bat

d)

elephant

6.

Where did the earthquake in the video take place?

a)

Nebraska

b)

Alaska

c)

New York

d)

California

7.

What caused the earthquake?

a)

An earthquake from Japan created tremors in Alaska.

b)

The wildfires in California spread to Alaska.

c)

Subducting plates under Alaska released pressure.

d)

The tsunami caused the earthquake.

8.

How long was the earthquake?

a)

1 minute

b)

2 minutes

c)

5 minutes

d)

15 minutes

9.

What happened to the town of Valdez as a result of the Great Alaska Earthquake?

a)

The entire town was swallowed underground.

b)

Everything in the town caught on fire and was burned to the ground.

c)

The town survived the earthquake with minimal damage.

d)

The ground dropped nine feet, the town shifted sideways, and many building caught on fire.

10.

How do images and narration work together in the video to explain earthquakes?

a)

The narration describes the images aiding in the understanding.

b)

The images help viewers see and hear what happens during an earthquake, while the narration describes some of the science behind earthquakes.

c)

Together the images and narration make one feel like they are there feeling the shaking and aftershocks.

d)

The images are impressive and the narration is confusing.

11.

In nonfiction text or literary media, how do you find the summary?

a)

You use the technique: Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then

b)

Look for headings, subheadings and main ideas. It usually answers the questions: Who, What, Where, When, and Why

c)

You retell the entire story with every detail from beginning to end.

d)

You state what it is about in one sentence.

12.

The 9.2 magnitude of the 1964 Alaska earthquake was the largest ever recorded in North American history.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Why is it important to hear the story about the oil fires from a survivor?

a)

I think reading about it would have been more powerful!

b)

It's important because they need to share their experience so they can feel better.

c)

Firsthand accounts helps viewers best understand what happened during the event.

d)

Hearing from a survivor stirs up emotions.

14.

What have you learned about earthquake survivors? Choose TWO!

a)

People can be brave even in terrifying situations.

b)

Never go to an area where there has been an earthquake.

c)

Earthquake survivors need to seek medical help after such a tragedy.

d)

It is understandable why people don't return to their homes after an earthquake.