Earthquake Safety Precautions Quiz

Which of the following safety precautions has been activity done before an earthquake?

• Practice an earthquake drill

• Stay away from broken electrical wires

• Turn on the radio for the latest updates

• Check yourself and members of the family for injuries

Which of the following should not be done during an earthquake when you are inside a building?

• Be aware of the possibility of an open electrical line

• Rush to the door and get inside an elevator

• Open the window and leave the building immediately when you smell gas

• Seek shelter in a doorway or take cover under a heavy table or desk

How should you behave during an earthquake?

• Keep calm

• All of the above

• Fasten all heavy appliances

• Rush to an overcrowded exit

Which precautionary measure should be done before an earthquake?

• Cover your nose with a wet cloth

• Prepare an emergency survival kit

• Do not cross bridges if you are driving

• Check yourself and members of the family for injury

Which of these activities does not show a safety precaution before an earthquake?

• Drop, cover, and hold

• Familiarize the danger in your area

• Have an emergency plan

• Prepare an emergency survival kit

Which is a safety precaution after an earthquake?

• Familiarize yourself with your place of work and residence

• Be careful from broken glasses and falling objects

• Stay under a sturdy table

• Go to the beach

Which is not a safety precaution before an earthquake?

• Know the earthquake danger in your area

• Have an emergency plan

• Familiarize yourself with your place of work and residence

• Check yourself and others for injuries

Which of these activities must be done during an earthquake?

• Make sure you have a fire extinguisher and survival kit

• Stay away from glass and windows

• Take time to read about what you can do to prepare

• Get an elevator

Why is it important to know what to do before, during, and after earthquakes?

• To protect our houses

• To minimize damages on our appliances

• To reduce fear, anxiety, and losses of lives

• To prevent earthquakes from occurring