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DRRR QUIZ 2 Earthquake Safety and Hazards

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

. Is an unexpected discharge of energy in the earth's crust causing movements along a fault line or a direct cause a of a volcanic activity ensuing in the production of seismic waves.

a)

volcanic hazards

b)

earthquake hazards

c)

hazards

d)

disaster

2.

An instrument used to detect and record earthquakes.

a)

seismic

b)

router

c)

seismograph

d)

ground shaking

3.

Slack movable fragments of lands on the earth’s crust.

a)

tectonic earthquakes

b)

plate

c)

after shock

d)

ground shaking

4.

It produce tremors that occur before or after an explosion. It is relatively not common unlike tectonic earthquake.

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

plate

c)

after shock

d)

ground shaking

5.

It is created by SEISMIC earth movements.

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

after shock

d)

ground shaking

6.

Occurs when trembling of earthquake cause of a soil to lose strength and flow.

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

after shock

d)

.liquefaction

7.

The movement of rocks,earth’s debris and slopes generated by an earthquake

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

Induced landslide

d)

Induced Ground Subsidence

8.

A large wave in the ocean, usually cause by underwater volcanic eruption,earthquake,or coastal landslide

a)

tsunami

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

Induced landslide

d)

Induced Ground Subsidence

9.

Tsunami Preparedness Checklist:

a)

Prepare and make a disaster supply kit and have a family plan.

b)

Readiness and awareness may protect you.

c)

Everyone in your household should know what to carry out if tsunami arises.

d)

Ready for the aftershocks and follow your school/work place emergency plan or instructions of the person in charge.

10.

Earthquake safety checklist:

a)

Arrange your heavy furniture, water tanks, and gas tank in a lower ground.

b)

Teach each member of the family how to use the emergency equipment.

c)

Family members should be familiar in turning off gas tank, water valve and electricity.

d)

Everyone in your household should know what to carry out if tsunami arises.

11.

Measures that can be taken DURING an earthquake:

a)

Do deep breathing exercise and stay safe and calm.

b)

Up against a wall near the center of the building or stand in a doorway.

c)

No matter what, stay away from power lines, broken lines, and using candles, matches

or any flame are prohibited.

d)

Determine the elevation of your street above sea level and the expanse of your street from the shoreline.

12.

While an earthquake is taking place OR during you should:

a)

Stop, Drop and Roll

b)

Drop, Cover and Hold on

c)

Roll, Cover and Hold

13.

This refers to an offset of the ground surface when fault rupture extends to the Earth’s surface.

a)

Ground rupture

b)

Subsidence

c)

Liquefaction

14.

Where is the safest place to be during an eathquake?

a)

in an old brick building

b)

in your basement

c)

outside, away from any buildings

15.

A tsunami is caused by landslides that flow into the ocean

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Tsunamis are only dangerous very close to the epicenter of the earthquake

a)

true

b)

false

17.

The safest thing to do during a tsunami is...

a)

grab a surfboard and ride the wave

b)

swim parallel to the shore

c)

go to higher ground away from the coast

18.

Which of the following best describes when earthquakes tend to occur?

a)

mornings

b)

springtime

c)

nightime

d)

there is no such thing as "earthquake time"

19.

Disruptive up and down, and sideways motion experienced during an earthquake

a)

Ground shaking

b)

Ground rupture

c)

Landslides

d)

Liquefaction

e)

Tsunami

20.

A down slope movement of rocks and other debris commonly triggered by strong shaking. It may include soil, debris, and/ or rocks.

a)

Landslide

b)

Ground subsidence