earthquake safety

Question 1

True or False? In an earthquake is it better to stay in one place?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or False? Geologists cannot determine an earthquake’s risk by its fault

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True or False? The area at most highest risk of an earthquake in the United States is the East Coast

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True or False? The San Andreas Fault is the most recognized fault in the United States

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False? Sometimes, buildings weakened by an earthquake will collapse during an aftershock

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What are the best 3 ways to protect yourself during an earthquake?

Answer 6

Drop, cover, hold

Question 7

True or False? Newly developed buildings are designed to be more flexible during a hurricane

Answer 7

True

Question 8

____ occurs when the earthquake violently shakes suddenly, which turns loose, soft soil into liquid mud

Answer 8

Liquefaction

Question 9

____ is an earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same area

Answer 9

Aftershock

Question 10

True or False? Tsunamis can occur because of an earthquake

Answer 10

True