Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis
When tectonic plates rub against each other, tension builds. When the tension releases, this happens:
Earthquake
What company was in charge of building the Titanic?
White Star Line
What ship blew up? Where was it from?
The SS Mont-Blanc; France
"The car swerved to the right and crashed into the curb. The driver got out and was clearly hurt."
This is an example of a ___________ source.
Primary
Name 3 survivors of Titanic
Bruce Ismay; Milvina Dean; Eva Hart; Violet Jessop; Molly Brown; other
True or False: Tsunamis can be caused by strong winds
False - they're caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, or meteorite impact
How many lifeboats were on board?
20
What two dangerous things was the ship carrying?
Dynamite and ammunition
"We searched the scene for hours, but couldn't find any thing that would explain why people were running away."
This is a ________ source.
Primary
What natural disasters can sometimes happen in Alberta? (name two)
Forest fires; tornadoes; flooding
This is used to measure the magnitude of Earthquakes. A 2 is 10 times stronger than a 1 (logarithmic/exponential scale)
Richter Scale
True or false: the Tunnel is an important part of a ship.
False
This was the biggest __________________ in human history, at that time.
Man-made explosion
"The Ancient Greeks often held drunken parties called 'Symposiums'. Many of the great minds of the era would get together and discuss philosophy, politics, art, theatre, as well as other high-society topics of interest"
This is an example of a __________ source.
Secondary
What are two similarities between the Titanic disaster and the Halifax explosion?
They both involved ships; they both happened near Halifax; other?
Mount Pinatubo, a _________ in Philippines, erupted in 1991 and was a major disaster
Volcano
What were two reasons Titanic sunk?
How many people were injured in the explosion?
Around 9000
Tell me one advantage and one disadvantage of Secondary Sources.
Answers may vary
What was the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup? (NHL championship)
Montreal Canadiens
This device measures how strong earthquakes are:
Seismograph
What are three items of clothing that were fashionable in the 1900s?
Parasols, corsets, white gloves, top hats, suits
What was the name of the ship that hit the ship that exploded? Where was it from?
SS Imo; Norway
Tell me one advantage and one disadvantage of Primary Sources.
What is the population of Canada?
38.25 million