Earthquakes
What is the movement of tectonic plates that causes the ground to shake?
A) Tsunami
B) Earthquake
C) Hurricane
D) Volcano
B) Earthquake
What should you use to protect your head during an earthquake?
A) A heavy bag
B) A chair
C) Something sturdy like a desk
D) Pillow
C) Something sturdy like a desk
What is another name for a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean?
A) Cyclone
B) Tornado
C) Typhoon
D) Thunderstorm
C) Typhoon
What sturdy item is useful to cover your head during a hurricane?
A) A chair
B) A table
C) A lamp
D) A book
B) A table
During a tornado, you should stay away from which of these, as they can shatter?
A) Walls
B) Doors
C) Windows
D) Ceilings
C) Windows
What are the waves created by moving tectonic plates that make the ground shake?
A) Sound waves
B) Tidal waves
C) Seismic waves
D) Radio waves
C) Seismic waves
During an earthquake, you should avoid taking shelter near which of these?
A) Walls
B) Windows
C) Tables
D) Stairs
B) Windows
What is the scientific term used to describe a hurricane?
A) Earthquake
B) Tropical cyclone
C) Supercell
D) Tsunami
B) Tropical cyclone
During a hurricane, you should stay away from which of these?
A) Walls
B) Windows
C) Doors
D) Stairs
B) Windows
Like hurricanes, tornadoes require you to protect which part of your body?
A) Your hands
B) Your head
C) Your feet
D) Your arms
B) Your head
Which of the following can earthquakes damage?
A) Clouds
B) Roads
C) Oceans
D) Plants
To prepare for earthquakes, people often participate in which activity?
A) Fire drills
B) Swimming lessons
C) Earthquake safety drills
D) Road safety classes
C) Earthquake safety drills
During a hurricane, where should you seek shelter in a building?
A) The top floor
B) The middle floor
C) The lowest level or basement
D) Near a window
C) The lowest level or basement
In the event of a hurricane, you should avoid which of these areas?
A) Open spaces outdoors
B) The basement
C) Under a desk
D) Under a blanket
A) Open spaces outdoors
The safest place to be during a tornado is in which part of a building?
A) The top floor
B) Near a window
C) The basement
D) Outside
C) The basement
What is a safety measure that involves practicing drills to prepare for an earthquake?
A) Earthquake safety
B) Fire drill
C) Hurricane warning
D) Evacuation
A) Earthquake safety
What is one rule when building the earthquake structure with popsicle sticks and marshmallows?
A) You can only use 10 sticks
B) Marshmallows can only be used to connect sticks
C) You can leave out some materials
D) It must be exactly 5 inches tall
B) Marshmallows can only be used to connect sticks
What should you protect during a hurricane?
A) Your arms
B) Your legs
C) Your head
D) Your hands
C) Your head
What activity in the presentation involved building a structure to stop water from flooding?
A) Earthquake drill
B) Dam-building activity
C) Building a shelter
D) Evacuation practice
B) Dam-building activity
The swirling air in a tornado forms which of these shapes?
A) Spiral
B) Wave
C) Circle
D) Funnel
D) Funnel
In the earthquake activity, what is the minimum required height for the popsicle stick and the marshmallow structure?
A) 6 inches
B) 3 inches
C) 4 inches
D) 8 inches
C) 4 inches
What is the goal of the earthquake activity when testing the structure?
A) To make it the tallest structure
B) To see if it can float
C) To see if it can withstand shaking
D) To make it the lightest structure
C) To see if it can withstand shaking
Which of the following should you do to stay safe during a hurricane?
A) Stand near a window
B) Go to the highest floor
C) Seek shelter on the lowest level and cover your head
D) Go outside to watch the storm
C) Seek shelter on the lowest level and cover your head
In the dam-building activity, what does the water represent?
A) A fire
B) An earthquake
C) A flood
D) A tornado
C) A flood
What cloud formation often leads to a tornado?
A) Cirrus cloud
B) Stratus cloud
C) Cumulonimbus cloud
D) Nimbostratus cloud
C) Cumulonimbus cloud