Quake Vocabulary Match

Students read a passage about earthquakes and match bolded vocabulary terms to their correct definitions or synonyms. To complete the task, they must use context clues and their understanding of scientific concepts such as tectonic plates, seismic waves, and infrastructure. This activity builds domain-specific vocabulary essential for understanding natural disasters. By relating each term to information in the passage, students deepen comprehension of both language and scientific content. The matching format encourages close word-meaning analysis. The worksheet also prepares learners for more advanced science texts that rely on technical terminology. It supports both reading comprehension and Earth science knowledge.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science Literacy – Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics

English Language Arts – Vocabulary in Context

English Language Arts – Informational Text Analysis

Science – Natural Hazards and Their Impact

This worksheet is part of our informational text worksheets collection.