earthquakes

Question 1

define earthquakes

Answer 1

sudden and violent shaking of the ground as result of plate tectonics moving in relation to each other

Question 2

at what type of plate boundaries do earthquakes occur

Answer 2

all

Question 3

define focus

Answer 3

point within earth’s crust where earthquake originates

Question 4

define epicentre

Answer 4

point on earth’s surface above focus where earthquake felt

Question 5

define seismic waves

Answer 5

shockwaves radiate out from focus
responsible for shaking felt on ground

Question 6

define fault

Answer 6

line crack where movement occurs triggering earthquake

Question 7

list 5 effects of earthquake

Answer 7

loss of life
property and infrastructure damage
loss of time
economic loss
agricultural loss

Question 8

list 3 things to do during

Answer 8

do not panic
drop cover and hold on
move from lightpoles and electrical lines

Question 9

list three things to do after

Answer 9

check for fires
contact authorities about hazardous materials to be removed
turn off gas lines or ensure no leaks can cause fires