Starter quiz
- Which of these is not a natural disaster?
- A volcanic eruption
- An earthquake
- A tsunami
- War ✓
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- Earthquakes are caused by...
- Random events
- Humans
- Tectonic plate movement in Earth's crust ✓
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- The epicentre of an earthquake is...
- the point deep underground where an earthquake begins
- the layer in the centre of the Earth
- the point on Earth's surface where an earthquake is first felt by humans ✓
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- To have an impact is to have an __________ on someone or something.
- event
- effect ✓
- elect
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- Huge waves of energy that are released from tectonic plates slipping are called...
- forcefield waves
- seismic waves ✓
- air waves
- power waves
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- The point deep underground where the tectonic plates first break or slip is called the...
- Focal point
- Focus point ✓
- Epicentre
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Exit quiz
- What system warns people of imminent earthquakes?
- 'Early warning system' ✓
- Order these statements in chronological order
- 1⇔Tectonic plates slip at the focus point causing an earthquake
- 2⇔Seismic waves of energy travel through Earth's crust towards the epicentre
- 3⇔Sensors detect an earthquake and alert the earthquake alert centre
- Earthquake proof buildings...
- prevent earthquakes from happening
- stop earthquakes from hitting buildings
- are cheaply built so can be easily re-built
- absorb the shock of an earthquake so it can remain upright ✓
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- What items are commonly found in care packages distributed to families and individuals after a major earthquake?
- water ✓
- phone
- blanket ✓
- tent ✓
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- What are individuals and families advised to do in the event of an earthquake?
- Drop, Cover and Hide
- Drop, Cover and Hold on ✓
- Drop, Run and Hide
- Drop, Cover and Hope
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- How can wealthier nations support poorer nations in the event of an earthquake?
- by providing financial support ✓
- by staying away to avoid further damage
- by helping to rebuild ✓
- by sending care packages ✓
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Key learning points
- Being prepared for an earthquake reduces its impact on people and the built environment.
- There are many different ways that governments can prepare, e.g. with earthquake-proof buildings and warning systems.
- Families and individuals can also be prepared by practising what to do in an earthquake and having emergency supplies.
- Wealthier nations are more able than poorer nations to respond to the challenge of a major earthquake.
Common misconception
Early warning systems can predict when an earthquake will happen.
Early warning systems cannot predict when an earthquake will happen, but can notify scientists of an imminent earthquake. This then gives families and individuals valuable seconds to prepare.
Keywords
Impact - To have an impact is to have an effect on someone or something.
Early warning system - An early warning system detects earthquakes so that people an be prepared.
Earthquake-proof - Something that is earthquake-proof can withstand the impact of earthquakes.
Emergency supplies - Emergency supplies are the items that are essential in an emergency.
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