How t Prepare for Earthquakes.pptVIP

Earthquake Magnitude Scale 2.5 or less Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. 2.5 to 5.4Often felt, but only causes minor damage. 5.5 to 6.0Slight damage to buildings and other structures. 6.1 to 6.9May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas. 7.0 to 7.9Major earthquake. Serious damage. 8.0 or greater Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter. A. Complete the Main Ideas III. Summary Since earthquakes may cause great destruction, we need to learn how to ___________________. Animals always give us warnings. For example, before an earthquake hens would not ________ _____; rats run out from _______________ and march fearlessly through houses; even normally quiet dogs bark in chorus (齐声) all over town. Pigeons are especially noisy and fly _________ ______. And most noticeable is ____________ ________ in ground water before a quake. To prevent destruction of property, the architects design columns and horizontal beams ________ _______. Besides the efforts to improve building structures, people also should _______________ ______ for the possibility of a great earthquake. It is advisable to check and reinforce their homes regularly. And remember to place heavy objects ______________, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and so on. All these precautions can _____________________ in saving lives and prevent the loss of homes. One characteristic writing technique that runs throughout the essay is a general statement supported by details. Supporting a topic sentence with examples makes a general statement specific and easy to understand. ① Simply “ducks and covers”. ② Get under objects, like desks or cars. ③ Curl up in an earthquake. ④ Get next to an object, next to a sofa, next to a large bulky object. ⑤ Simply roll off the bed. ⑥ Lie down and curl up in the fetal position next to a sofa, or large chair. ⑦ Stand under a doorway. ⑧ Go to the stairs. ⑨ Get near the outer walls of bu