KS2 Geography - Earthquakes.

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Watch this short video about earthquakes.

We can feel the movement of all earthquakes. TRUE/FALSE *

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True

False

What is almost always moving on the Earth’s surface and can cause earthquakes? *

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a number of continents

a number of oceans

a number of plates

a number of people

What is the force that builds up when plates meet each other as they move? *

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Sliding

Friction

Pressure

Speed

Which of the following statements is correct? *

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Pressure builds up when plates slide around each other

Pressure builds up when plates slide past each other

Pressure builds up when plates remain still

Pressure builds up when plates move towards each other

Earthquakes occur when the force of friction or pressure is: *

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Captured

Released

Stored

Relayed

Where earthquakes are common, people take action to protect themselves before they happen. What best describes this action? *

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Taking precautions

Taking promotions

Taking predictions

How do rubber foundations under buildings help to protect people from earthquakes? *

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They help to soundproof the buildings

They help to prevent trees falling onto buildings

They help to absorb some of an earthquake's force

They prevent the buildings from flooding

Identify 3 other precautions in the list below that help to protect against earthquakes. *

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Building very tall buildings so they can sway better

Using plastic instead of glass in windows so they don’t shatter

Building shorter buildings so they won’t fall down easily

Using glass instead of plastic windows so they are stronger

School children practice sheltering under desks

Scientists believe there is a way to stop the Earth’s plates from moving. TRUE/FALSE *

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True

False

Do you remember? Match the type of plate movement with the force: *

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Plates slide past each other

Plates remain still

Plates move around each other

Plates push over each other

Pressure

Friction

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