Module 6 Lesson 1 - Earthquakes and Volcanoes

True or False?: People have the technology necessary to stop natural hazards from happening.

• True

• False

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Which can result from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• the formation of mountains

• erosion

• glaciation

• precipitation

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Which instrument measures waves created by earthquakes?

• a scientist

• seismic wave

• seismology

• seismometer

An earthquake is usually caused by a __________________.

• landslide

• very large storm

• movement along a fault

• glacier

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Which is a volcano?

• a valley under the ocean

• a chemical reaction that produces fire

• an atmospheric condition

• an opening in Earth's crust

All volcanoes have at least one vent, or opening. Which does not erupt through volcano vents?

• lava

• magma

• gases

• ashes

The chart shows the strength of earthquakes on the Richter scale. On April 5, 2024 in New Jersey, some people slightly felt an Earthquake, but only a little damage was done. What was most likely the strength of the earthquake?

• 0

• 2

• 4

• 6

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Which best describes how people can prepare for earthquakes?

• People can use seismometers to predict earthquakes.

• There is no way to prepare for earthquakes.

• People can build earthquake-safe buildings in earthquake zones.

• People can use technology to stop earthquakes.

Which do scientists not use to help predict volcanic eruptions?

• seismic waves

• temperature

• gases

• satelites

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Which best describes how earthquakes and volcanoes shape the land?

• They can destroy things, but they can also build up the land.

• They break down the land.

• They build up the land.

• Only weathering and erosion can change the land.

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