Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions

A volcano is a mountain that has an opening to allow hot vapor, and gas to escape from the pool of magma below.

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The measure of the energy released by an earthquake is called Intensity.

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Before an earthquake occur, it is important to keep breakables or heavy objects on the bottom shelves.

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When magma flows out of a volcano, it is called ____.

Benson's father is a _________. He is a scientist who studies the Earth.

The volcano is now erupting and the ash spreads all over the place. What should people wear to protect their eyes from the ash?

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After the volcanic eruption, most houses have thick ash stacked on their roofs. What is the main reason why it is necessary to immediately clean up the roof and get rid of the ash?

• The roof might tumble because of the thick ash it carries.

• The ash on the roof does not look pleasing.

• The ash might be flown away by the wind and would get into the house.

• The ash would cover the paint of the roof.

Keeping a list of emergency numbers and preparing a family emergency kit is one of the safety precautions that must be observed ____________ an earthquake.

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Mr. Lee is heading home. He is smoothly driving his car when suddenly an earthquake occurred. What should he do?

• Mr. Lee should continue driving his car until he reach home.

• Mr. Lee should stop and come out of his car to seek shelter under a tree.

• Mr. Lee should pull the vehicle on the side of the road and stay inside.

• Mr. Lee should perform the "Drop, Cover and Hold" drill.

What are the things that we must include when preparing a family emergency kit? Give 2 examples.