Teacherbot 25 Aug, 00:59:35

  1. What is the main idea of the passage? a) Earthquakes can cause a lot of damage and injuries. b) The Virginia earthquake was unusual because it happened in the middle of a plate. c) It is important to know what to do in an earthquake.

  2. What is the purpose of the passage? a) To inform readers about the Virginia earthquake. b) To explain how earthquakes work. c) To provide safety tips for earthquakes.

  3. What is the meaning of the word “magnitude” as used in the passage? a) The location of an earthquake. b) The strength of an earthquake. c) The damage caused by an earthquake.

  4. Why were schools, government buildings, roads, and bridges closed after the earthquake? a) They were damaged and needed to be inspected. b) People were afraid to use them. c) The earthquake caused a power outage.

  5. Why do earthquakes happen more frequently in California than in other parts of the country? a) California has more faults than other parts of the country. b) California has more earthquakes than other parts of the country. c) California has more active plates than other parts of the country.

  6. Why did the energy from the Virginia earthquake travel farther than most quakes in the West? a) The rock under the East is solid and cold. b) The rock under the West is cracked and warm. c) The Virginia earthquake was stronger than most quakes in the West.

  7. What should you do if you find yourself in the middle of an earthquake? a) Go outside immediately. b) Find shelter under a sturdy object. c) Use the elevator to evacuate the building.

  8. What is the main purpose of the passage? a) To inform readers about the Virginia earthquake. b) To explain how earthquakes work. c) To provide safety tips for earthquakes.