EARTHQUAKE HAZARD

Which of the following is caused by a landslide or explosion under the oceans?

• fire

• ground rupture

• liquefaction

• tsunami

Which secondary effect of an earthquake is described as collapse of buildings caused by earthquake vibrating water-saturated fill or unconsolidated soil?

• fire

• landslide

• liquefaction

• tsunami

What might happen when ground shaking results to breakage of gas, electrical lines, and fuel lines, and overturning of stoves?

• fire

• landslide

• liquefaction

• subsidence

Which can help reduce the risk of an earthquake?

• hazard maps

• building resistant structures

• Through effective earthquake instrumentation

• All of the above

During large earthquakes, which is responsible for the greatest number of fatalities?

• drowning

• fires

• people buried alive

• Large objects (buildings) fall on people

Which is not a cause of earthquake?

• movement of tectonic plates

• changing of soil density

• motion along earth’s faults

• shifting of bedrocks

Accurate data gathering, recording and interpretation of data pertaining to ground shaking are all components of _______________.

• hazard mapping

• earthquake instrumentation

• structural engineering

• none of the above

Which of the following is a primary hazard caused by an earthquake?

• cracks on the ground/ faults

• landslides

• liquefaction

• tsunami

When you are inside a building when earthquake begins, you should _______________.

• Run outside immediately

• Duck, cover and hold on

• Go to an open space.

• Call your friends and relatives to let them know if you are okay or not.

. If you are at risk from earthquakes, what can you do to prepare for an earthquake?

• Choose a safe place in every room of your house like sturdy tables or desk

• Develop a family disaster plan.

• Educate yourself on earthquake safety measures.

• All of the above