Earthquake Safety

Question 1

When the ground starts shaking, why should you move away from windows and shelves?

Accepted Answer

Because they can break and hurt you with glass or items that might fall.

Answer

Because they make the shaking louder.

Answer

Because they are the safest places to hide.

Answer

Because you can find snacks there.

Question 2

When the floor starts to shake, Liam thinks about staying by the big picture window or standing next to the tall bookcase. Which reason shows why he should move to the clear space in the middle of the room instead?

Accepted Answer

The glass in the window can break and the bookcase could tip over, so being in the middle keeps him away from sharp glass and heavy objects.

Answer

Standing by the window helps him hear the shaking louder, and the bookcase blocks the wind.

Answer

The window makes the room brighter, and the bookcase gives a place to hide under during the shake.

Answer

The window lets him watch the clouds move, and the bookcase will hold any falling things.

Question 3

When the ground begins to shake, which reason tells you why it is safest to stay away from the big picture window and the tall bookshelf?

Accepted Answer

The glass could break and the shelves might fall, and they could hurt you.

Answer

You can hear the earthquake louder if you stand near the window.

Answer

The bookshelf holds your favorite toys that you don’t want to lose.

Answer

The window lets the shaking air come into the room.

Try three questions

When the ground starts shaking, why should you move away from windows and shelves?

When the floor starts to shake, Liam thinks about staying by the big picture window or standing next to the tall bookcase. Which reason shows why he should move to the clear space in the middle of the room instead?

When the ground begins to shake, which reason tells you why it is safest to stay away from the big picture window and the tall bookshelf?

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