WorksheetsEarthquakes Text Features and Structures
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which text feature helps the reader understand where earthquakes commonly occur?
The diagram of the seismograph
The heading “What Causes Earthquakes?”
The map showing tectonic plates
The photo of the Himalayas
What type of text structure is used in the section “What Causes Earthquakes?”
Problem and solution
Cause and effect
Description
Sequence
Which of the following headings shows that the section will explain a process or sequence?
A. “What Causes Earthquakes?”
B. “Earth’s Changing Surface”
C. “Measuring Quakes”
D. “Informational Science Text”
The map captioned "Most earthquakes occur along the boundaries of Earth’s tectonic plates" supports which idea?
A. Earthquakes are caused by weather changes
B. Earthquakes are most common near oceans
C. Earthquakes happen randomly across Earth’s surface
D. Earthquakes occur where tectonic plates meet
How does the photo of the Himalayas help the reader?
It shows what tectonic plates look like underground
It gives a real-world example of how Earth's surface changes
It explains how to measure an earthquake
It compares earthquakes in different locations
What is the purpose of the bold heading “Measuring Quakes”?
To show a new topic is being introduced
To list all earthquake equipment
To compare different types of mountains
To give a fun fact about scientists
What kind of text structure is used in the section “Measuring Quakes”?
Problem and solution
Sequence
Description
Comparison
Why is the seismograph image important to include?
To entertain the reader
To describe how tectonic plates move
To show what an earthquake looks like
To help the reader visualize how earthquakes are measured
How does the heading “Earth’s Changing Surface” help the reader?
It shows that earthquakes are a recent problem
It signals that the section will talk about mountains and landforms
It tells how to prevent earthquakes
It explains how to use a seismograph
What type of text structure is used in the section “Earth’s Changing Surface”?
Problem and solution
Description
Sequence
Comparison
