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Squad QUEBEC_Topic 4, Earthquake

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is a disruptive up, down and sideways vibration of the ground during an earthquake?

a)

Ground rupture

b)

Ground shaking

c)

Earthquake

2.

WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?

a)

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground,

b)

The inundation of a normally dry area caused by rising water in an existing waterway, such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch.

c)

the action of clearing a wide area of trees.

d)

the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope.

3.

What is AFTERSHOCK?

a)

the loss of the electrical power network supply to an end user.

b)

A quake of lesser magnitude

c)

summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or humid than average.

4.

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF EARTHQUAKE?

a)

Ground rupture

b)

Liquefaction

c)

Fire

5.

What is Ground rupture?

a)

phenomenon wherein sediments, especially near bodies of water, behave like liquid similar to a quicksand.

b)

series of waves caused commonly by an earthquake under the sea.

c)

deformation on the ground that marks the intersection of the earth's surface.

6.

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE IN SCHOOL WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

a)

Use the telephone or cell phone for emergency calls.

b)

Check for damage utility systems.

c)

Follow the emergency plan.

7.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

a)

Listen to the radio or television for information from authorities.

b)

Run Wild

c)

Have fun after the earthquake

8.

induced landslide, downs slope movement of rocks, soil, and other debris commonly triggered by strong shaking.

a)

Ground rupture

b)

Ground shaking

c)

Earthquake

9.

series of waves caused commonly by an earthquake under the sea.

a)

Tsunami

b)

Liquefaction

c)

Earthquake

10.

What is the full name of our teacher in NSTP?

(a)