An earthquake is caused by sudden shifts in which of the following layers of Earth?
mesosphere
inner core
crust
outer core
We should prepare a survival kit, emergency plan and conduct drills ________ an earthquake occurs.
after
before
What tool can we use to measure the strength of an earthquake.
Moment Magnitude
Richter Scale
Earthquake Meter
Seismograph
_________ like massive rocks move under the Earth surface
Tectonic plates
plastic plates
Massive rocks
broken pieces of the earth's crust
How does an earthquake happen?
the wind shaking the earth
Techtonic plates moving and stress releasing
Something heavy falling
The earth shaking
There are ____ different types of faults.
4
3
2
5
What are the different types of faults?
radioactive decay
Strike-slip , normal fault, reversal fault.
s wave, p wave
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
What can you do during an earthquake to stay safe?
Move to an open area if possible.
Move away from the shore if near the ocean.
Stop the car if driving and wait.
Get under something strong and protect your head.
What to do after an earthquake
Use the stairs
Turn off water, ectricity and gas
Use elevators
What to do after earthquake?
Ignore
Run away
Check for any injuries
Leave the building, wait for authorities
The Picture shows what to do after an earthquake.
True
False
Effects of Earthquakes: breaking of ground
Tsumanis
Houses being built
Destruction
volcanic eruption
