Reduce the impact of earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis

Question 1

Which solution best reduces harm from earthquakes?

• A. buildings with flexible frames and shock-absorbing bases
• B. retaining walls, drainage and planting on slopes
• C. ocean sensors, warning sirens and signposted routes to high ground
• D. monitoring gas and ground movement, and evacuation plans

Question 2

True or false? Taller buildings are always safer in an earthquake.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 3

Why do people practise earthquake drills like "Drop, Cover and Hold On"?

• A. To predict the exact time of the next earthquake.
• B. To make earthquakes smaller.
• C. Because earthquakes happen every day everywhere.
• D. So everyone knows how to protect themselves quickly during shaking.

Question 4

Which solution best reduces harm from tsunamis?

• A. buildings with flexible frames and shock-absorbing bases
• B. retaining walls, drainage and planting on slopes
• C. monitoring gas and ground movement, and evacuation plans
• D. ocean sensors, warning sirens and signposted routes to high ground

Question 5

True or false? Scientists can stop earthquakes from happening.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 6

Scientists cannot stop a volcano erupting. What CAN they do?

• A. watch for warning signs and help people leave in time
• B. move the volcano
• C. plug the top with concrete
• D. cool the magma with ice

Question 7

Which solution best reduces harm from tsunamis?

• A. buildings with flexible frames and shock-absorbing bases
• B. retaining walls, drainage and planting on slopes
• C. ocean sensors, warning sirens and signposted routes to high ground
• D. monitoring gas and ground movement, and evacuation plans

Question 8

True or false? Tsunami warning systems give people time to move to high ground.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 9

Scientists cannot stop a volcano erupting. What CAN they do?

• A. cool the magma with ice
• B. plug the top with concrete
• C. watch for warning signs and help people leave in time
• D. move the volcano

Question 10

Which solution best reduces harm from tsunamis?

• A. retaining walls, drainage and planting on slopes
• B. buildings with flexible frames and shock-absorbing bases
• C. ocean sensors, warning sirens and signposted routes to high ground
• D. monitoring gas and ground movement, and evacuation plans

Question 11

True or false? Scientists can stop earthquakes from happening.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 12

A town is near an active volcano. Which plan would help people most?

• A. Painting the volcano
• B. Building more homes right next to the crater
• C. Ignoring warning signs
• D. Mapping danger zones and keeping clear evacuation routes

Question 13

Which solution best reduces harm from volcanic eruptions?

• A. ocean sensors, warning sirens and signposted routes to high ground
• B. monitoring gas and ground movement, and evacuation plans
• C. retaining walls, drainage and planting on slopes
• D. buildings with flexible frames and shock-absorbing bases

Question 14

True or false? Tsunami warning systems give people time to move to high ground.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 15

Why do people practise earthquake drills like "Drop, Cover and Hold On"?

• A. To predict the exact time of the next earthquake.
• B. So everyone knows how to protect themselves quickly during shaking.
• C. To make earthquakes smaller.
• D. Because earthquakes happen every day everywhere.

Question 16

Which solution best reduces harm from landslides?

• A. ocean sensors, warning sirens and signposted routes to high ground
• B. buildings with flexible frames and shock-absorbing bases
• C. monitoring gas and ground movement, and evacuation plans
• D. retaining walls, drainage and planting on slopes