Why shouldn't you keep liquids like paint thinner and alcohol near a stove? Their containers could break and injure someone OR they could catch fire during an earthquake.
they could catch fire during an earthquake.
100
Identify the synonym of asterisked word: The storm's great *intensity* caused flooding in the lower areas of the city. (fatality, tsunami, magnitude)
magnitude
100
Which one of these does the passage say is the cause of many injuries during earthquakes? Hiding under heavy furniture; standing in doorways; or being hit by falling objects and broken glass.
being hit by falling objects and broken glass.
100
Which is most likely why Socrates constantly asked people questions? (to confuse them), (to search for truth), or (to reveal the flaws in their logic)
(to search for truth)
100
Identify the definition of the asterisked word: "If you buy a membership now, you will not have to pay entrance fees for your *subsequent* visits to the park. (not moving), (lasting for only a certain amount of time), OR (coming after or following in time or order)
(coming after or following in time or order)
200
Which of these is NOT mentioned as an important part of an emergency kit? Bottled water, a battery-operated radio, matches, or a deck of cards?
a deck of cards.
200
Identify the asterisk of the underlined word: "I enjoyed my *brief* stay at my uncle's farm during the summer." (tectonic, subsequent, prone, temporary)
temporary
200
Which is the closest in meaning to the asterisked word: "We asked kids in three earthquake-*prone* cities about earthquake safety."
likely to suffer from / likely to happen
200
What is the meaning for the word "philosophy"? (the love of wisdom), (the pursuit of politics and arts), OR (the study of the physical world)
the love of wisdom
200
Fill in the blank: "The tour guide explained that the large crack in the mountain was a _________. (tsunami, fault, magnitude, fatality)
fault
300
Which sentence best states the main idea of this passage? "You need to protect yourself from falling objects during an earthquake" OR "To stay safe during an earthquake, it is important to be prepared."
"To stay safe during an earthquake, it is important to be prepared."
300
Identify the synonym of the asterisked word: "Using your phone during a movie creates a *disruption* that can bother others. (magnitude, disturbance, fatality, tsunami)
disturbance
300
What is the meaning of the asterisked word from the passage: "it should have bandages and gauze, *antiseptic* and antibiotic cream, too."
a medicine for cleaning wounds and preventing disease.
300
In ancient Greece, why would you most likely hire a Sophist? (to learn about the government), (to learn how to ask the right questions), OR (to learn to speak convincingly)
(to learn to speak convincingly)
300
Fill in the blank: It is convenient to have a _______ bike because you can exercise without leaving home. (temporary, stationary, subsequent, tectonic,) Double Points if you can provide the definition
stationary
400
What can you conclude about the kids who were interviewed for this passage? "They have never experienced an earthquake" OR "They are well-prepared for an earthquake."
"They are well-prepared for an earthquake."
400
Identify the definition of the asterisked word: "Geologists track movements of Earth's *tectonic* plates to predict earthquakes and volcano eruptions." (coming after or following in time or order) OR (of or relating to the structure and movement of the earth's crust)
(of or relating to the structure and movement of the earth's crust)
400
According to the passage, what advice do students from Japan learn about earthquake safety? (stop, drop, and roll); (drop, cover, and hold), OR (look, listen, and leave)
(drop, cover, and hold)
400
How was Socrates different from the Sophists? (He was a philosopher), (He wanted to search for truth), OR (He was interested in ethics and self-knowledge).
He wanted to search for truth
400
The beach patrol ordered people to leave the beach because a _______ was approaching. (fault, fatality, tsunami, magnitude)
tsunami
500
Which of these pieces of information should be included on an emergency contact card? The location of your emergency kit; a list of your likes and dislikes; or phone numbers of people you know and trust.
phone numbers of people you know and trust.
500
Identify the definition of the asterisked word: "There are warning signs by the cliff to prevent falls and *fatalities*" (a death resulting from an accident or disaster) OR (a crack in the earth's crust caused by the shifting of tectonic plates)
(a death resulting from an accident or disaster)
500
According to the passage, which is NOT true of earthquakes? Earthquakes can shake things off of walls and shelves; earthquakes happen frequently in Japan; we can reliably predict when earthquakes will happen.
We can reliably predict when earthquakes will happen.
500
What can we conclude from this excerpt: "Many Athenians were fascinated by Socrates' question-based approach." (It was uncommon for strangers to interact in public), (a question-based approach to philosophy was something new and exciting), OR (people preferred answering questions to asking questions).
A question-based approach to philosophy was something new and exciting.
500
Fill in the blank: Allison is _______ to getting sick, especially since she works in a hospital. (subsequent, prone, tectonic, temporary.) Double if you can provide definition.