Understanding Earthquake Preparedness Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: The scientists used __________ to measure the intensity of the earthquake.

• evacuation

• seismographs

• reservoir

• victim

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Fill in the blank: The __________ of the flood were devastating, affecting thousands of people.

• consequences

• conferring

• alarming

• widespread

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Fill in the blank: The __________ of the hurricane led to many people leaving their homes for safety.

• seismographs

• evacuation

• reservoir

• victim

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Fill in the blank: The news of the approaching storm was __________, causing panic among the residents.

• alarming

• conferring

• widespread

• victim

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Fill in the blank: The __________ of water behind the dam was crucial for the town's water supply.

• evacuation

• seismographs

• reservoir

• consequences

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Fill in the blank: The __________ of the disease required immediate medical attention.

• victim

• conferring

• widespread

• alarming

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Fill in the blank: The committee was __________ to decide the best course of action for the community.

• conferring

• evacuation

• widespread

• alarming

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Fill in the blank: The effects of the drought were __________, impacting agriculture across the region.

• seismographs

• widespread

• victim

• reservoir

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Analyze the situation: If a town is located near a volcano, what strategic plan should they have in place to ensure safety during an eruption?

• Build more seismographs

• Plan an evacuation route

• Increase the size of the reservoir

• Conferring with local businesses

Evaluate the following scenario: A city is experiencing an alarming increase in pollution levels. What could be a potential consequence if no action is taken?

• The pollution will become widespread, affecting air quality.

• The city will need more seismographs.

• The reservoir will overflow.

• People will start conferring more often.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D