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