There are ____ different types of faults.
2
5
4
3
How does an earthquake happen?
The earth shaking
Something heavy falling
the wind shaking the earth
Techtonic plates moving and stress releasing
An earthquake is caused by sudden shifts in which of the following layers of Earth?
outer core
inner core
mesosphere
crust
What to do after earthquake?
Check for any injuries
Leave the building, wait for authorities
Ignore
Run away
We should prepare a survival kit, emergency plan and conduct drills ________ an earthquake occurs.
before
after
What are the different types of faults?
s wave, p wave
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
radioactive decay
Strike-slip , normal fault, reversal fault.
Primary effects of earthquakes
None
Falling objects
injuries to human and animals
road damage
What to do after an earthquake
Turn off water, ectricity and gas
Use elevators
Use the stairs
_________ like massive rocks move under the Earth surface
Massive rocks
Tectonic plates
broken pieces of the earth's crust
plastic plates
Effects of Earthquakes: breaking of ground
Houses being built
Destruction
volcanic eruption
Tsumanis
What can you do during an earthquake to stay safe?
Get under something strong and protect your head.
Move to an open area if possible.
Move away from the shore if near the ocean.
Stop the car if driving and wait.
The Picture shows what to do after an earthquake.
False
True
What tool can we use to measure the strength of an earthquake.
Richter Scale
Moment Magnitude
Earthquake Meter
Seismograph