Salvadoran Volcanoes & Earthquakes

What is El Salvador commonly known as due to its volcanic activity?

• Land of Volcanoes

• Land of Mountains

• Land of Earthquakes

• Land of Hurricanes

What do children in El Salvador learn to do during an earthquake while in the classroom?

• Run to the nearest exit

• Hide under their desks

• Walk to a safe place

• Stand still and wait

What kind of drills do children in El Salvador participate in at school?

• Tornado drills

• Earthquake drills

• Flood drill

• Fire drills

What organization has provided emergency equipment and training to communities like Araceli's?

• UNICEF

• Red Cross

• Cathode

• World Health Organization

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is NOT part of the emergency equipment provided?

• Helmet

• First aid kit

• Megaphone

• Rope

What happened in the worst earthquake experience mentioned in the video?

• It caused a fire

• It resulted in a flood

• It badly damaged the house

• It caused a landslide

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What materials were used to build the new, safer house?

• Wood and nails

• Bricks and mortar

• Cement blocks and iron rods

• Plastic and metal sheets

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why did the family decide to build a new house?

• The old house was too small

• The old house was not safe

• The old house was too expensive to maintain

• The old house was in a bad location

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the benefit of using stronger materials like iron rods in construction?

• It reduces the cost of building

• It helps the building withstand earth tremors

• It makes the house look better

• It makes the house more eco-friendly

What is one of the main goals of better housing in earthquake-prone areas?

• To provide more living space

• To make houses more energy-efficient

• To increase property value

• To reduce the risk of damage and injuries