Earthquake Q&A

Question: Do all earthquakes cause damage1?

Answer:

Most earthquakes cause only minor2 shaking.

Southern California has about 10,000 earthquakes every

year. Some of them are so mild3 that people don’t even

feel them.

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Question: What can I do to be safe in an earthquake?

Answer:

If you’re in a building in an earthquake, get under a

table or desk and hold onto it. If you’re outside, move to

an open area away from trees, buildings or power lines.

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Question: What should I do to keep safe in an earthquake? Answer:

The best way to survive4 an earthquake is to take cover

under a sturdy5 table. Get down low and place your hands

over your head. You can even duck down6 in a door frame or

curl up7 next to a couch or bed. Don’t go outside, though.

Many people die from falling debris8.

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Word Bank

1. damage (n) 中文:______

definition(定義): injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness

2. minor (adj) 中文:______definition: small and not very important or serious

3. mild (adj) 中文:______definition: gentle, not strong in feeling or behavior

4. survive (v) 中文:______

definition: remain alive after the death of some event

5. sturdy (adj) 中文:______ definition: strongly built

6. duck down(v. phr.) 中文:______

definition: lower your head or body very quickly, especially to avoid being seen or hit

7. curl up (v. phr.)中文:______ definition: to lie or sit with your arms and legs bent close to

your body

8. debris (n) 中文:______ definition: all the pieces that are left after something has been

destroyed in an accident

source: http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-earthquakes/

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