Earthquake Preparedness Quiz

What natural disaster did Mt. Pinatubo erupt in 1991?

• Flood

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Volcano

What is ground shaking?

• A method of earthquake preparedness

• A disruptive vibration of the ground

• A geological formation

• A type of earthquake prediction

What should you do before an earthquake?

• Ignore safety measures

• Prepare an earthquake readiness plan

• Wait for the earthquake to happen

• Evacuate immediately

What is liquefaction?

• Soil weakening due to shaking

• A safety measure

• A type of earthquake

• A method of building construction

What should you do during an earthquake if you are indoors?

• Climb to the roof

• Stand in a doorway

• Duck, cover, and hold

• Run outside immediately

What is a tsunami?

• A type of earthquake

• A series of waves caused by underwater earthquakes

• A building safety measure

• A method of earthquake prediction

What should you include in a disaster emergency kit?

• Clothing and furniture

• Important documents and money

• Toys and games

• Only food and water

What is the first thing to do after an earthquake?

• Ignore the situation

• Check for injuries

• Call friends

• Go shopping

What should you do if you are near the shoreline during an earthquake?

• Stay on the beach

• Run to higher ground

• Swim in the ocean

• Look for a boat

What is ground rupture?

• A building code

• A type of earthquake

• A safety measure

• A mark of fault movement on the ground