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WorksheetsEarthquake and Landslide
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
It is the shaking or trembling of the ground.
earthquake
volcano eruption
lanslide
tsunami
What can cause landslides?
can be caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, or heavy rains
dry land, erosion and deptision
can be casued by adding heat
Why can landslides be dangerous?
because they erupt and destroy landscapes
because they can burn your skin
because rocks and debris can fall and hit people, cars, etc.
Landslides can change the direction of creeks or streams.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT considered a natural phenomena
Earthquake
Landslide
Tornado
Oil Spill
What is a landslide?
a very high mountain in Hawaii
a very deep hole in the ocean floor created by volcanic eruption
a sudden and rapid movement of rocks and soil down a slope
Which is not a cause of earthquake?
movement of tectonic plates
changing of soil density
motion along earth’s faults
shifting of bedrocks
Which can help reduce the risk of an earthquake?
hazard maps
building resistant structures
Through effective earthquake instrumentation
All of the above
Refers to the effects of the earthquake as shown in the destruction of buildings, crops, and the number of casualties.
magnitude
intensity
fault
epicenter
What to do during an earthquake?
Drop
Cover
Hold
All of the above
