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  • 1.What is an earthquake?
    A strong wind blowing
    A bright flash of light in the sky
    A heavy rainstorm
    A sudden shaking or trembling of the ground
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  • 2. Which layer of the Earth causes earthquakes?
    Crust
    Atmosphere
    Core
    Mantle
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  • 3. What instrument is used to measure earthquakes?
    Barometer
    Compass
    Seismograph
    Thermometer
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  • 4.Which of the following is a primary cause of earthquakes?
    Tectonic plate movement
    Solar eclipses
    Volcanic eruptions. Heavy rainfall
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  • 5. What is the name given to the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates?
    Epicentre
    Focus
    Seismic wave
    Fault
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  • 6. Which of the following is NOT a sign that an earthquake may occur?
    Loud thunderstorms
    Shaking or trembling of the ground
    Cracks in the ground
    Unusual animal behaviour
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  • 7. Which type of seismic wave arrives first during an earthquake?
    S-waves
    Surface waves
    Tidal waves
    P-waves
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  • 11.What is the safest place to take cover during an earthquake?
    In a car
    Near a glass window
    Under a sturdy table or desk
    Under a tree
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  • 12.How long can an earthquake last?
    Days
    A few seconds to a few minutes
    Hours
    Weeks
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  • 13. What is the Richter scale used for?
    Measuring the height of mountains
    Measuring the strength of hurricanes
    Measuring the strength of earthquakes
    Measuring the temperature of the Earth's core
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  • 15. What is a tsunami?
    A giant ocean wave caused by an earthquake
    A type of volcanic eruption
    A strong wind
    A type of cloud
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  • 16. What should you do if you are near the ocean and feel an earthquake?
    Move to higher ground immediately
    Run towards the beach
    Go surfing
    Collect seashells
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  • 17. Which of the following can help reduce the risk of damage during an earthquake?
    Building houses on steep hills
    Securing heavy objects like bookshelves and water heaters
    Ignoring earthquake drills
    Planting more trees
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  • 19. What should you do after an earthquake stops?
    Ignore any aftershocks
    Continue playing outside
    Check for injuries and damage
    Go back inside immediately
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  • 22. What is magma?
    A type of animal
    A type of food
    A type of cloud
    Hot rock that flows from a volcano during an eruption
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  • 23. Where are most volcanoes found?
    In the forest
    Under the ocean
    In the desert
    In the city
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