Earthquakes happen when the ground shakes! This shaking is caused by the Earth's plates moving around. Sometimes they bump into each other, and that makes the ground shake. We measure how strong an earthquake is using something called a seismograph. After an earthquake, it's important to stay safe and listen to grown-ups!
Match the word to its meaning:
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Earthquake | A. An instrument that measures earthquakes. |
| 2. Seismograph | B. A place where many earthquakes happen. |
| 3. Plates | C. Shaking of the ground. |
| 4. Fault Line | D. Large pieces that make up the Earth's surface. |
| 5. Richter Scale | E. A scale used to measure the strength of an earthquake. |
(Answers: 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B, 5-E)
Use these words to fill in the blanks: shake, ground, plates, seismograph, strong
(Answers: 1-ground shake, 2-plates, 3-seismograph, 4-strong)
Imagine you are in your classroom when an earthquake starts. What are three things you should do to stay safe?
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