Read the passage and answer the following questions.
Questions: 1) Write each of the following words into a sentence of your own. You must put each word in its own sentence. - panic - treacherous - subsided - disorder
2) In paragraph two, why does the author use an example of holding a pencil? a) to experience an earthquake b) to visualise an earthquake c) to experience a tsunami d) to visualise a tsunami
3) What number on the Richter Scale is given to a strong earthquake? a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 7
4) According to the text, what is the most important thing you should do during and after an earthquake? a) repair disorder b) reassemble items c) panic d) remain calm
5) Explain why earthquakes occur. Use full sentences written in your own words. Remember to make links to the text and add text evidence.
6) Explain the purpose of the Richter Scale. What do the numbers mean?
7) Compare and contrast earthquakes and tsunamis. Explain at least one likeness and one difference.