Font size
WorksheetsSCIENCE 8 - QUIZ #1 - MODULAR - 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
It is a break in the Earth's crust along the break where significant movement takes place.
Fault
earthquake
tsunami
volcanic eruption
_______________ stress occurs at a strike-slip fault.
tension
compression
shearing
Normal faults ______________________ at an angle.
pull apart
push together
slip past each other
Reverse faults ______________________ at an angle.
pull apart
push together
slip past each other
Strike slip faults move by ____________________.
pulling apart
pushing together
slipping past each other
Earthquake is the sudden shaking of Earth.
True
False
Strong earthquakes can ruin tall buildings and destroy roads and houses.
True
False
Use elevators when there's an earthquake.
True
False
After an earthquake, aftershocks may occur.
True
False
Go to the nearest building and stay there until the shaking stops.
True
False
It measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake.
Intensity
Magnitude
Velocity
Seismic Waves
It measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location.
Density
Magnitude
Intensity
Velocity
The location on the surface of the Earth directly above where the earthquake starts
Epicenter
Hypocenter
Crust
Mantle
Every emergency has a slogan. What do they say to do for Earthquakes?
Stop, drop, and roll.
Drop, cover, and hold on.
Duck, drop, and dive.
Run, hide, brace.
While driving, you notice the road start to shake. What do you do?
Drive home as quickly as possible.
Drive to a wide open field.
Pull over and stop.
Immediately exit the car and walk to safety.
You're in bed when the earthquake starts. What do you do?
Get out of bed and run outside.
Get out of bed and run to the living room.
Get out of bed and stand under the doorframe
Stay in bed under the covers.
You're putting together an Earthquake Survival Kit. What's the most important thing to pack?
Food & Water
Fire Extinguisher
Flashlight
Phone Charger
You're inside your home when the shaking starts. Where do you go?
Run outside
The garage
Away from bookshelves and loose items.
The kitchen
What should expect to happen immediately after an Earthquake?
Tsunami
High Winds
High Winds
Aftershock
Uh-oh, the power is out! How can you safely secure your house?
Light candles everywhere.
Leave the doors unlocked for emergency workers.
Lock pets in the backyard.
Unplug all major appliances.
