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