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WorksheetsEarthquakes
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 17mins
Earthquakes are measured on the:
Rodham scale
Henley scale
Richter scale
Morrissey scale
An earthquake under the sea can cause:
A volcano
A hurricane
A tsunami
An eclipse
What would you do if you were in an earthquake;
Scream and run about
Call Grandma in England
Drop, Cover and Hold
Jump in the cracks in the floor
The focus of an earthquake is
The point (below Earth's surface) where rock breaks
The closest seismic station
The place where the greatest damage occurs
A fault
It measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake.
Intensity
Magnitude
Velocity
Seismic Waves
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.
9. Which of the following should NOT be included in a basic emergency supply kit?
Water (one gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation)
Non-perishable foods
Battery-operated radio
Candles
Whistle
Do earthquakes cause damages?
Yes
No
Waves move out through the ground from the ..........
rift
focus
epicenter
fault
