WorksheetsEarthquake Preparedness Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
Why do earthquakes occur?
a)
Because the wind blows too hard.
b)
Because the Earth's tectonic plates move and release energy
c)
Because people jump up and down at the same time
d)
Because the ocean waves are too big
2.
What is the safest action to take during an earthquake?
a)
Run outside as fast as you can
b)
Stand still and close your eyes
c)
Drop, cover, and hold on
d)
Call your friends to tell them what's happening
3.
How does securing furniture help during an earthquake?
a)
It makes your room look nicer
b)
It keeps heavy things from falling and hurting people
c)
It helps you find things easier after the earthquake
d)
It makes the earthquake less strong
4.
Why is having an emergency plan important for a community?
a)
So everyone knows where to have a party after the earthquake
b)
To help people stay safe and get help quickly
c)
Because it's fun to make plans
d)
So the mayor can tell everyone what to do
5.
How can practicing earthquake drills benefit people?
a)
It makes earthquakes less scary
b)
It helps people react quickly and stay calm during a real earthquake
c)
It gives students a break from regular classes
d)
It makes earthquakes happen less often
6.
Why are earthquake-resistant buildings crucial?
a)
They look cooler than regular buildings
b)
They are cheaper to build
c)
They help keep people safe and reduce damage during earthquakes
d)
They attract more tourists to the city
7.
What might happen if a community doesn't prepare for earthquakes?
a)
Nothing, earthquakes aren't that bad
b)
It could take longer to rebuild and cost more money
c)
The community might recover faster
d)
Earthquakes will stop happening there
8.
How can learning about earthquakes help keep you safe?
a)
It makes you stronger and able to fight earthquakes
b)
It helps you understand what to do before, during, and after an earthquake
c)
It lets you predict when earthquakes will happen
d)
It makes earthquakes less powerful
9.
Why is it a good idea to have an emergency kit ready?
a)
So you have snacks for movie night
b)
To have important supplies if you can't go to the store after an earthquake
c)
Because emergency kits are fun to make
d)
To give as a gift to your friends
10.
How can learning about past earthquakes help communities today?
a)
It doesn't help at all
b)
It helps scientists predict exactly when the next earthquake will happen
c)
It helps communities understand how to better prepare and stay safe
d)
It makes earthquakes less likely to happen again
11.
Why do earthquakes happen?
a)
Because the Earth's tectonic plates move and release energy
b)
Because volcanoes erupt underground
c)
Because the wind blows too hard
d)
Because people jump up and down at the same time
12.
Which is NOT something to have in an emergency kit?
a)
flashlight
b)
extra batteries
c)
water
d)
oxygen tanks
13.
________ occur when earthquakes shake and loosen soil and rocks on hillsides.
a)
landslides
b)
volcanoes
c)
earthquakes
d)
tectonic plates
14.
Broken gas lines and power lines can lead to ____.
a)
volcanic eruptions
b)
flooding
c)
earthquakes
d)
fires
15.
Which of the following should you NOT do?
a)
Hold On
b)
Drop
c)
Roll
d)
Cover
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