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