Box the meaning of the underlined words using context clues.

1.Tsunami occurs after an earthquake. It can cause

giant waves in the oceans.

2.After an earthquake we can experience seiche. We

can see also a big wave form in the lake.

3.The falling of loose rocks along the mountain can affect the

environment. Landslide can also destroy lives and

properties.

4.A small cratered mounds of sand that result from

Earthquakes. We can experience the sand blows in the

desert area.

EFFECTS OF EARHTQUAKE

S

landslide

seiche

Sand blow

tsunami

Make a plan of what you are going to do if you were

trapped in a building during an earthquake.

Why is it important to know the effects of

earthquake and know the safety measures in

it ?

Choose the letter of the correct answer.1.Which of the following describe a landslide?a.loose of rocks falling over a mountainb.some parts of the ground open upc.giant waves in the oceand.both a and b2.What is a wave that occurs in a lake as a result of an earthquake?a.seicheb.tsunamic.sea waved.airwave

3.What do you call the small cratered mounds of sand that result from an earthquake?a.sand stretchb.sand dunesc.sand valleyd.sand blows4.Why does tsunami occur?a.it is caused by an earthquake in a plainb.it is caused by an earthquake under the seac.it is caused by a big typhoon in the landd.both b and c

5.Why do the Philippines frequently have earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?a.it is totally surrounded by waterb.it is located along a belt of firec.it is composed of more than seven thousand islandsd.it is frequently visited by typhoons