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FIRE AND EARTHQUAKE DRILL

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one of the important steps to take before an earthquake?

a)

Check the surroundings

b)

Prepare the area or workplace to be earthquake-proof

c)

Secure all loose items

d)

Get all the things you want to discard

2.

How long after a major earthquake can aftershocks continue to happen?

a)

Hours

b)

Days

c)

Weeks

d)

Months

3.

Every emergency has a slogan. What do they say to do for Earthquakes?

a)

Stop, drop, and roll.

b)

Drop, cover, and hold on.

c)

Duck, drop, and dive.

d)

Run, hide, brace.

4.

While driving, you notice the road start to shake. What do you do?

a)

Drive home as quickly as possible.

b)

Drive to a wide open field.

c)

Pull over and stop.

d)

Immediately exit the car and walk to safety.

5.

What's the best way to prepare your house for an Earthquake?

a)

Dig deeper foundations underground.

b)

Secure shelves and lights to the wall.

c)

Build a bunker in the cellar.

d)

Install a firehouse pole for an easy escape.

6.

You're in bed when the earthquake starts. What do you do?

a)

Get out of bed and run outside.

b)

Get out of bed and run to the living room.

c)

Get out of bed and stand under the doorframe

d)

Stay in bed under the covers.

7.

You're putting together an Earthquake Survival Kit. What's the most important thing to pack?

a)

Food & Water

b)

Fire Extinguisher

c)

Flashlight

d)

Phone Charger

8.

Uh-oh, the power is out! How can you safely secure your house?

a)

Light candles everywhere.

b)

Leave the doors unlocked for emergency workers.

c)

Lock pets in the backyard.

d)

Unplug all major appliances.

9.

You're inside your home when the shaking starts. Where do you go?

a)

Run outside

b)

The garage

c)

Away from bookshelves and loose items.

d)

The kitchen

10.

During a "fire drill or fire evacuation", students should:

a)

-Go to a different class

-Post on social media

b)

-Run

-Use their cellphones

c)

-Remain calm

-Be silent

-Stay organized

d)

-Talk to their friends

-Run

11.

10. Which of the following should NOT be included in a basic emergency supply kit?

a)

a. Water (one gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation)

b)

b. Non-perishable foods

c)

c. Battery-operated radio

d)

d. Dust mask or cotton fabrics

e)

e. candles

12.
Every emergency is predictable. 
a)
True
b)
False
13.
During an earthquake it is important to remember: 
a)
If inside, run outside!
b)
stand clear of doorways and any loose furniture.
c)
If outside, stay next to a tree because they are strong and sturdy.
d)
The after shock is never as bad as the first one. 
14.

When you should do the DROP-COVER-HOLD?

a)

BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE

b)

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

c)

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

d)

ANYTIME YOU WANT

15.

Do you think that Fire Drills are useful?

a)

Yes, It alerts us from strangers

b)

Yes, It alerts us of Fire

c)

No, It is always interrupting

d)

No, It always bothers us

16.

If we have a "Fire Evacuation" we need to evacuate to:

a)

Gym

b)

Baseball Field

c)

Cafeteria

d)

Main Office

17.

In case of an "Earthquake" and students are OUTSIDE the building, they should:

a)

Stay clear of all buildings, power lines, light poles, trees, etc. then Drop, cover and hold.

b)

Go back into the building during the event or immediately thereafter.  

c)

Run and scream.

d)

Take photos and post them on social media.

18.

When the fire warning bell rings, what should you do?

a)

Hang up the headphones.

b)

Line up quickly.

c)

Line up in order.

d)

Run out the door screaming.

19.

What should you do if someone tries to get in front of you when you are in line to leave the room for the fire drill?

a)

Say, "Teacher they're taking cuts!!!"

b)

Push them.

c)

Tell them to go to the end of the line.

d)

Let them in.

20.

The three things to remember during a workplace fire emergency are stop, drop, and roll.

a)

True

b)

False