Earthquakes

Question 1

How do earthquakes happen?

Answer 1

Earthquakes are the result of sudden movement along faults within the Earth.

Question 2

Where do earthquakes happen?

Answer 2

Earthquakes happen at plate boundaries.

Question 3

How are earthquakes measured?

Answer 3

Earthquakes are measured by the richter scale and by sight.

Question 4

Things to include when comparing earthquakes:

Answer 4

LIC,MIC,HIC
Earthquake size
primary and secondary effects

Question 5

List some primary effects

Answer 5

Damage to infrastructure,Deaths,injuries,buildings collapse

Question 6

List some secondary effects

Answer 6

Fires from damaged gas pipes, businesses permanently closed,PTSD,homelessness

Question 7

How can you stay prepared for an earthquake?

Answer 7

You can ensure buildings are earthquake proof, provide first aid training, place heavy items on bottom shelves, get some insurance.

Question 8

What should you do when an earthquake occurs?

Answer 8

Drop (go on the ground),Cover(your head from collapsing debris, Hold on (to a table or firm structure nearby).

Question 9

Ways to be protected from earthquakes (MIC/HIC)

Answer 9

hollow concrete bricks as they are shock absorbers, foundations dug deep, steel corner pillars to provide strength and flexibility, a pendulum, wide base etc