Earthquake Quiz

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

• tectonic plates

• weather conditions

What is the best safety measure to take during an earthquake?

• Jump out of a window

• Drop, Cover, and Hold On

What are the primary effects of earthquakes?

• ground shaking

• Tornadoes

What should you do to prepare for an earthquake?

• Stay outside during the earthquake

• Create an emergency plan, secure heavy items, have emergency supplies, and practice drop, cover, and hold on drills.

It is recommended to stay indoors during an earthquake?

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are the secondary effects of earthquakes?

• volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes

• landslides, tsunamis, avalanches

What items should you include in an earthquake emergency kit?

• water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, whistle, dust mask, moist towelettes, wrench or pliers, manual can opener, cell phone without charger, and important documents

• water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, whistle, dust mask, moist towelettes, wrench or pliers, manual can opener, cell phone with charger, and important documents

True or False: The earth’s crust is made up of moving parts called plates

• True

• False

What is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by movements within the earth's crust?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Hail

• Tornado

Reorder the following

• Drop

• Hold on

• Cover