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Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Quiz by Tanya Anderson

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What is an Earthquake?
    large waves
    Movement of the Earth that can cause severe damage
    strong wind
    flood
    30s
  • Q2
    What are tectonic plates?
    Massive slabs of rock that can cover continents
    small rocks
    found in a volcano
    cracks in the earth
    30s
  • Q3
    What is an Epicenter?
    where the earthquake hits
    afterschocks
    a device to measure the strength of an earthquake
    The strongest point of an Earthquake
    30s
  • Q4
    Where do earthquakes happen?
    In the US
    Europe
    Africa
    They can happen anywhere, but mostly where tectonic plates meet
    30s
  • Q5
    What is a Tsunami and how does it happen?
    a large wave caused by tornados
    a large wave caused by strong storms
    A large wave cause by an earthquake
    a large wave that happens for no reason
    30s
  • Q6
    How fast can a tsunami wave travel under water?
    60 mph
    200 mph
    40 mph
    Up to 600 mph
    30s
  • Q7
    What happens during an earthquake?
    The ground shakes, roads collapse, the ground can split, buildings, houses collapse, people get injured and die
    strong storms
    flooding
    the earth shakes
    30s
  • Q8
    Why do Scientist use a Seismograph?
    To measure the strength of the earthquake
    to stop earthquakes
    to see where the earthquake will happen
    to record the number of earthquakes
    30s
  • Q9
    Why do you think we need advanced warning systems for earthquakes and tsunamis?
    To save buildings
    To build stronger dams and buildings
    Rescue workers can respond faster
    To save lives
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a Richter Scale?
    measures the strength of a wave
    Shows the depth of an earthquake
    A measure to tell the strength of a tsunami
    A measure to tell the strength of an earthquake
    30s

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