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What things could you do to be prepared for an earthquake?
Make a safety kit and plan
What is a cause of a earthquake?
Tectonic plates
How long do most earthquakes last?
About 10-11 seconds!
What US state gets the most earthquakes?
Alaska or California
Alaska!
In what country does the most earthquakes occur in?
Where did the deadliest earthquake happen?
Japan
Why earthquakes occur in more regions than others?
Who came up with the idea of tectonic plates?
Alfred Wegener!
What is the name of the people who study earthquakes?
Seismologists!
What layer of the Earth's surface due earthquakes occur in?
The CRUST of the Earth.
Are earthquakes more deadly in extreme weather?
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What animals can predict earthquakes?
Farm animals, dogs, and birds just to name a few!
What is the smallest plate in the world?
Cosco plate or Juan de Fuca plate
Juan de Fuca plate
In a earthquake should you stay by buildings or should you not
Don't stand by buildings
What is a moonquake?
A moonquake is a event that happens on the Moon that is similar to an earthquake on Earth.
Earthquakes happen because the ground shakes when tectonic plates move?
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE!
All earthquakes are caused by volcanoes?
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE!
The two strongest earthquakes on record both happened in which decade?
1960 or 1950
1960
Should you transport during a earthquake?
NO!
What do you do if you're driving during an earthquake?
Pull over to the side of the road and stop
What is the largest plate?
Pacific plate
What are the effects of earthquakes?
Falling buildings, cracks in the ground, and so much more
What do you do an a earthquake
Drop, hold, and cover!
Is the Ring of Fire related to earthquakes?
TRUE or FALSE
True
What do you do if there's an earthquake and your indoors?
Find a sturdy object to go under