Earthquake Preparedness: Stay Safe During Seismic Events

Question 1

When an earthquake strikes, which action should you NOT take?

Accepted Answer

Use elevators to evacuate the building

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Seek shelter under a sturdy table or desk

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Move away from windows and outside walls

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Cover your head and neck with your arms

Question 2

During an earthquake, which coping strategy is most effective for managing emotional distress?

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Seeking emotional support from trusted individuals or professionals

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Isolating oneself to avoid overwhelming emotions

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Attempting to suppress or ignore the distress

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Using substances to alleviate emotional pain

Question 3

How can community connections be harnessed to improve earthquake preparedness?

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Set up clear ways to communicate and decide on meeting places for community members.

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Only assign earthquake safety tasks to the most skilled people in the community.

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Count on government officials to guide and help during an earthquake.

Question 4

What is a potential downside of having an earthquake preparedness plan?

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Possible confusion and ineffective response

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Lower risk of injury or damage

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More insurance coverage

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Less stress and anxiety

Question 5

How effective is the 'drop, cover, and hold on' maneuver in minimizing injuries during an earthquake?

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Somewhat effective; it reduces the risk of being hit by falling objects but may not prevent all injuries.

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Very effective; it protects against all earthquake hazards.

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Not effective; it exposes people to potential injury from shaking and ground movement.

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Only effective for children and not for adults or individuals with disabilities.

Question 6

Which scale measures the intensity of earthquake ground shaking and its impact on people and structures?

Accepted Answer

Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

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Richter scale

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Moment magnitude scale

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Haskell scale

Question 7

During an earthquake, what should be your primary safety measure?

Accepted Answer

Take cover under a sturdy surface

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Run outside

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Stay indoors

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Call for help immediately

Question 8

What is the safest place to shelter outdoors if an earthquake strikes?

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In an open field away from buildings

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Underneath a tree

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Near a power line

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Inside a car

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of having a designated meeting place in an earthquake preparedness plan?

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To provide a central location for family members to reunite

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To facilitate communication with emergency services

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To store emergency supplies

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To assess the extent of damage to property

Question 10

What is the main benefit of an earthquake early warning system?

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Providing advance notice of an impending earthquake

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Preventing earthquakes from happening

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Reducing the intensity of earthquakes

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Predicting the exact location of an earthquake's epicenter

Question 11

Which scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Richter scale

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Mercalli scale

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Seismic scale

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Earthquake intensity scale

Question 12

What is the term for the exact spot on the Earth's surface directly above the origin of an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Epicenter

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Hypocenter

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Focus

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Rupture point

Question 13

What is the best thing to do if you are trapped in a collapsed building after an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm and conserve energy

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Panic and shout for help

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Use your phone to call for assistance

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Try to dig your way out immediately

Question 14

Which type of building is most resistant to earthquakes?

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Reinforced concrete buildings

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Wooden houses

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Brick houses

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Mud houses

Question 15

Which of these actions can help protect your head and neck during an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Duck under a sturdy table or desk, covering your head and neck with your arms

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Stand in a doorway frame, facing away from the door

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Hide under a table

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Run outside

Question 16

During an earthquake, what's the most important thing to do to protect yourself from falling objects?

Accepted Answer

Cover your head and neck with your arms.

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Run outside immediately.

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Stand in a doorway.

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Use the elevator to evacuate.

Question 17

What does the 'drop, cover, and hold on' safety protocol recommend you do during an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Kneel under a sturdy table or desk, cover your head and neck with your arms, and hold on

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Stand in a doorway frame, facing away from the door

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Sit on the floor with your back against an interior wall, covering your head with your hands

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Lie down on the ground outside, away from buildings or power lines

Question 18

When preparing an emergency kit, which of these factors is most important to consider?

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The specific needs of your family members

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The number of people in your household

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How long the emergency might last

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Where your home is located

Question 19

What is the purpose of a seismograph?

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To measure the strength of earthquakes

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To track the location of earthquakes

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To predict when earthquakes will happen

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To make earthquakes louder

Question 20

What is the first step to take if you are indoors during an earthquake?

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Drop, cover, and hold on

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Run outside

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Call for help

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Turn on the radio

Question 21

What should you do if you are driving during an earthquake?

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Pull over and stop immediately

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Speed up to get out of the earthquake zone

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Honk your horn to alert others

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Keep driving at the same speed

Question 22

What is the purpose of an earthquake preparedness kit?

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To provide supplies in case of an emergency

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To make a profit

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To look impressive

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To be used as a weapon

Question 23

What is the safest place to be during an earthquake if you are outdoors?

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In an open field

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Under a tree

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Near a building

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On a bridge

Question 24

Which of the following is an advantage of being prepared for an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Decreased risk of injury and death

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Increased chance of property damage

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Financial losses

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Emotional stress

Question 25

Why is it crucial to understand the distribution of 'fault lines' when assessing earthquake risk?

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Fault lines mark the boundaries of tectonic plates, whose movement triggers earthquakes.

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Fault lines indicate areas with a low risk of earthquakes.

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Fault lines can accurately predict the exact location and time of future earthquakes.

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Fault lines provide safe paths to escape during earthquakes.

Question 26

What should be the first action after an earthquake strikes?

Accepted Answer

Check for injuries

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Call for help

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Turn off the gas and electricity

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Go outside immediately

Question 27

What is the best thing to do if you are driving when an earthquake occurs?

Accepted Answer

Pull over and stop immediately

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Continue driving until you reach a safe location

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Speed up to avoid the shaking

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Use your hazard lights and drive slowly

Question 28

How should you position yourself during an earthquake using the "drop, cover, and hold on" technique?

Accepted Answer

Sit on the floor with your head between your knees, arms covering your neck and head

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Stand against a wall with your arms raised above your head

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Lie on the ground with your arms and legs outstretched

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Kneel with your back to a wall and your hands over your head

Question 29

Which action is NOT recommended during an earthquake?

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Remaining in bed or under a table

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Dropping down to the ground

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Taking cover under a sturdy table

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Holding onto a steady object

Question 30

What is the main purpose of designating a 'safe spot' in an earthquake preparedness plan?

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To identify a secure location to shelter from falling debris

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To store emergency supplies for evacuation

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To designate a meeting point for family members

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To provide shelter for pets during the earthquake

Question 31

What should you do if you are driving during an earthquake?

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Pull over to a safe location and stop

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Continue driving to find a safe place

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Use your car horn to alert other drivers

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Recline your seat and cover your head

Question 32

What is the safest action to take if you are outdoors during an earthquake and there is no shelter nearby?

Accepted Answer

Lie down in an open area and protect your head and neck

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Seek shelter in the nearest building

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Stand near a tall tree or other structure

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Jump into a nearby body of water

Question 33

Which of the following is a potential drawback of participating in earthquake drills?

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A sense of false confidence

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Increased awareness of earthquake safety protocols

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Enhanced ability to respond effectively during an earthquake

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Reduced potential for injury or damage during an earthquake

Question 34

During an earthquake, the safest action to take is to:

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Duck under a sturdy table or desk

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Stand in a doorway

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Run outside

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Stay in bed

Question 35

Which of the following items should NOT be included in an earthquake emergency kit?

Accepted Answer

Valuable jewelry

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Water (minimum 2 gallons per person per day)

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First-aid kit

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Radio

Question 36

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's origin?

Accepted Answer

Epicenter

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Focus

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Magnitude

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Intensity

Question 37

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the intensity of an earthquake?

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Time of day

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Distance from the epicenter

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Depth of the earthquake

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Type of soil in the area

Question 38

What is the defining feature of Love waves?

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Perpendicular ground motion to their direction of travel

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Parallel ground motion to their direction of travel

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High-frequency vibrations

Question 39

How do earthquake early warning systems aid in community preparedness and response?

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Provide early notice, enabling timely evacuation

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Accurately predict the exact location and magnitude of future earthquakes

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Lessens the severity and impact of earthquakes

Question 40

During an earthquake, the recommended first action is to:

Accepted Answer

Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy object, and hold on

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Stay in bed and wait for the shaking to stop

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Run outside and away from buildings

Question 41

Which of these locations is NOT recommended for shelter during an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Under a tall tree

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Under a heavy table

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In a corner away from windows

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In a doorway

Question 42

Following an earthquake, it is essential to:

Accepted Answer

Move carefully and check yourself and others for any injuries

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Take a nap to rest from the shaking

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Wait for emergency services to arrive without checking for injuries

Question 43

The scale commonly used to measure earthquake strength is called the:

Accepted Answer

Richter scale

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Mercalli scale

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Mohs scale

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Celsius scale

Question 44

A primary cause of earthquake damage is:

Accepted Answer

Ground shaking

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Lightning strikes

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Flooding

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Snowstorms

Question 45

The area around an earthquake's epicenter where the shaking is most intense is known as the:

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Epicentral zone

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Hypozonal zone

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Seismic zone

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Tectonic plate

Question 46

An essential component of an earthquake preparedness plan includes:

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Establishing evacuation routes and meeting places

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Storing vast quantities of food and water

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Ignoring earthquake warnings

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Owning a firearm for protection

Question 47

If you are in a car during an earthquake, you should:

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the side of the road and stop, remaining inside the car

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Exit the car and seek cover outside

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Speed up and attempt to outpace the earthquake

Question 48

A potential indirect effect of earthquakes can be:

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Landslides

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Droughts

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Heatwaves

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Tornados

Question 49

Immediately after an earthquake, if you are outdoors, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stay in open areas, away from buildings and power lines

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Enter a nearby building for shelter

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Call your family and friends to check on them first

Question 50

Which of the following is **not** recommended during an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Stand near windows or outside walls

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Drop to the ground

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Stay away from furniture

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Cover your head and neck

Question 51

What is the scale used to measure the strength of earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Richter scale

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Mercalli scale

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Beaufort scale

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Mohs scale

Question 52

What are key steps to prepare for an earthquake in your home?

Accepted Answer

Secure heavy objects and create an emergency kit

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None of the above

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Stockpile food and water for several months

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Purchase earthquake insurance only

Question 53

Where is the safest place to be during an earthquake in a building?

Accepted Answer

Under a sturdy table or desk

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Near windows

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In a doorway

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In an elevator

Question 54

Which action is **not** recommended after an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Ignore any reported damage

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Check for injuries and provide first aid

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Turn off gas, electricity, and water

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Listen to local news and authorities for updates

Question 55

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus called?

Accepted Answer

Epicenter

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Hypocenter

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Fault line

Question 56

What is a common cause of earthquake-related injuries?

Accepted Answer

Falling objects or debris

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Electrical fires

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Gas explosions

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Water leaks

Question 57

If you are outdoors during an earthquake, what should you do for safety?

Accepted Answer

Move to a clear, open area away from buildings and trees

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Run indoors and seek shelter

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Stay near the water