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For those living on the West Coast, the dread is all-too-familiar:
The house shakes. Picture frames fall off the wall. The seismograph is going haywire. Yep, you’re smack-dab in the middle of an earthquake! But do you know the proper precautions to emerge from the rubble unscathed? You might thinShow More
For those living on the West Coast, the dread is all-too-familiar:
The house shakes. Picture frames fall off the wall. The seismograph is going haywire. Yep, you’re smack-dab in the middle of an earthquake! But do you know the proper precautions to emerge from the rubble unscathed? You might think so, but only this quiz will determine if you have what it takes to survive the seismic shifts taking place underneath our feet.
Test your readiness and earthquake-preparedness with this simulation of a real quake. Do you know where to hide? What to hold on to? Where to go in case the quake really hits the fan? Magiquiz Geologists have devised a fool-proof safety seminar to get you ready for Mother Nature.
Don’t fear the shake. Embrace it and ride it out. Can you make it out alive? Take this quiz to find out, and don’t forget to share your results with fellow survivors!
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1
While driving, you notice the road start to shake. What do you do?
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Drive home as quickly as possible.
Drive to a wide open field.
Pull over and stop.
Immediately exit the car and walk to safety.
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2
At work in a skyscraper, you feel the building shake. Plan of action?
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Take the elevator downstairs NOW.
Stand underneath a door threshold.
Duck and cover under my desk.
Run down the stairs to safety.
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3
Mother Nature starts rumbling while you are in the pool. Help?
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Float in the pool until the shaking stops, then get out.
Dive under the water where the shaking is less violent.
Get out of the pool and hide in the locker room.
Get out of the pool and run to safety, even though the signs say “NO RUNNING.”
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4
What's the best way to prepare your house for an Earthquake?
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Dig deeper foundations underground.
Secure shelves and lights to the wall.
Build a bunker in the cellar.
Install a firehouse pole for an easy escape.
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You're in bed when the earthquake starts. What do you do?
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Get out of bed and run outside.
Get out of bed and run to the living room.
Get out of bed and stand under the doorframe
Stay in bed under the covers.
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6
Pick the worst place to hang out during an earthquake:
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The Library
A Meadow
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The Street
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Paris
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Do you have a family emergency protocol in place?
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Yes, we have a drill.
Yes, but we’ll probably play it by ear.
No. You can’t plan for emergencies.
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You're putting together an Earthquake Survival Kit. What's the most important thing to pack?
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Fire Extinguisher
Flashlight
Food & Water
Phone Charger
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9
Every emergency has a slogan. What do they say to do for Earthquakes?
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Stop, drop, and roll.
Drop, cover, and hold on.
Duck, drop, and dive.
Run, hide, brace.
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You're inside your home when the shaking starts. Where do you go?
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Run outside
The garage
Away from bookshelves and loose items.
The kitchen
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Which household item might really come in handy during an Earthquake?
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Laptop
Gloves
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You're ducked under a table...when should you crawl out?
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As soon as the shaking stops.
30 minutes after the quake.
60 minutes after the quake.
Wait 24 hours before moving.
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13
What should expect to happen immediately after an Earthquake?
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Tsunami
High Winds
Tornado
Aftershock
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14
The Earthquake begins while you are cooking dinner. What do you do?
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Finish cooking as quickly as possible.
Leave the stove on and run for cover.
Turn off the stove and find cover.
Finish cooking, eat dinner, ignore the quake.
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If you live near a Tsunami Warning, where should you head after a quake?
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To higher ground.
To the beach.
To the pier.
To the local High School.
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Uh-oh, the power is out! How can you safely secure your house?
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Light candles everywhere.
Leave the doors unlocked for emergency workers.
Lock pets in the backyard.
Unplug all major appliances.
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While we're on the subject, do you know what a Fault Line is?
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A large crack on the surface.
A line that stretches along earth’s crust.
A continental divide.
A term used to assign blame to an earthquake.
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If you are trapped under rubble, what's the best way to get rescued?
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Shout!
Bang a pipe or wall.
Use your whistle.
Send a text.
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You're buying a house. Where should you look to avoid the chance of quakes?
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San Francisco
Seattle
Los Angeles
Cleveland
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Where should you go on vacation if you want to avoid the chance of earthquakes entirely?
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