Earthquakes and Protection
What do we call the shaking of the ground caused by the movement of Earth's plates?
earthquake
What is the term for molten rock that erupts from a volcano?
Lava
What is built to stop water from overflowing and causing floods?
Flood barrier
What is a landslide?
When rocks and soil move quickly down a slope
What do we call the process of bringing water to areas that don’t have enough?
Irrigation
What kind of construction helps buildings stay safe during an earthquake by absorbing the shaking?
seismic retrofitting
What is the hot gas and ash that comes out of a volcano, traveling fast down the side?
Pyroplastic flow
What plants can help stop soil from washing away when it rains?
Trees and grass
What do we build to prevent landslides and hold back rocks on steep hills?
Retaining wall
What is a smart way to water plants without wasting too much water?
Drip irrigation
What is the scale used to measure the size of earthquake?
Richter scale
What is a protective solution used to prevent lava from destroying buildings?
Lava diversion channels
What can we build to help control flooding in rivers by holding back excess water?
Floodwall
What type of plants help stop landslides by keeping the soil in place?
Trees and shrubs
What is the method of collecting rainwater to use later in dry times?
Rain water harvesting
What do we call the early warning system that can alert people before an earthquake strikes?
Earthquake early warning system
What is the name of the volcano in Indonesia that had a huge eruption in 1883, creating a giant tsunami?
Krakatoa
What is a way to prevent soil erosion by using a natural slope in the land?
Terracing
What technology can help predict when a landslide might happen?
Sensors that detect ground movement?
What method turns salty ocean water into freshwater for people to drink?
Desalination
In which country have they built buildings that can move a little during earthquakes to protect the people inside?
Japan
What tool do scientists use to monitor volcanoes and predict eruptions?
Volcanic monitoring system
What is a method that restores wetlands to help absorb excess rainwater and prevent flooding?
Wetland restoration
What is a method to stabilize slopes and prevent landslides, often using metal cables?
Rock bolting
What is a way to protect underground water supplies by slowly adding water back to aquifers?
Aquifer recharge