Earthquake Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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Earthquake Reading Comprehension Worksheet
The Rumble at Rimu Ridge
Talia, Tui and Kahu were helping at a dinosaur fossil dig near Rimu Ridge. Their team was carefully brushing dirt from a large fossil when the ground began to shake. “Earthquake!” called Tui. A bucket tipped over, and dust drifted from the rocky slope. Talia’s hands froze around her brush. She had read about earthquakes, but she had never felt one before. Kahu stayed calm. “Step away from the slope and follow our safety plan,” he said. The three helpers moved to the open space their supervisor had shown them. They crouched low and covered their heads until the shaking stopped. No one was hurt, but a crack had appeared in the dirt beside the fossil. Their supervisor checked everyone and told them to wait. A smaller aftershock rattled the site a few minutes later. This time, Talia took a slow breath and moved quickly to the safe spot. “I know what to do now,” she said. The team did not try to rescue the fossil that day. They packed their equipment and left the dig site together. On the way back, Talia asked if they could make a simple safety checklist for the next visit. Tui added a reminder to check the slope, and Kahu suggested practising where to meet. Talia still felt nervous, but she was glad they had worked as a team.
Understand the story
Use the story to answer Questions 1–5.
- The dirt trembled beneath their feet.
- Rain began falling on the dig site.
- The supervisor called them for lunch.
- A fossil suddenly broke in half.
Think like a reader
Use clues from the story to explain your ideas.
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