Earthquake
Workbook
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DROP, COVER AND HOLD!!!
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Earthquake Quiz
1. What is true about the crust of the Earth?
Oa
The crust is one big plate.
Ob
There are about 20 plates that all move slowly.
Oc
The crust is broken into thousands of small pieces.
2. What are earthquakes caused by?
Oa
Plates crushing together, pulling apart, or side sweeping each other .
Ob
Accidental explosions by people.
Oc
A monster in the Earth.
3. What is the epicenter?
Oa
The duration of the earthquake.
Ob
The region where the earthquake is felt.
Oc
The location where the earthquake begins.
4. Can scientist predict when an earthquake happens?
Oa
Yes
Ob
No
5. Tsunamis are big waves that are caused by:
Oa
The wind.
Ob
An earthquake or volcano explosion on land.
Oc
An underwater earthquake or volcano explosion.
6. What do you do when you lie in bed and an earthquake happens?
Oa
You stay in bed and protect your head with a pillow.
Ob
You run outside.
Oc
You run to one of your parents.
If you are not in bed, you drop to the ground and crawl under a desk or near a wall!!!
7. Earthquake are measured by:
Oa
a thermometer
Ob
a seismogram
Oc
a seismograph
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Source: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids/coloring/