1. Earthquake in Japan 2011

What was the magnitude of the Japan earthquake that occurred in March 2011?

• 8.5 on the Richter scale

• 9.0 on the Richter scale

• 7.8 on the Richter scale

• 8.2 on the Richter scale

How many people lived in the area affected by the 2011 Japan earthquake?

• 5 million

• 9 million

• 12 million

• 15 million

What was one of the primary effects of the 2011 Japan earthquake?

• Tsunami

• Nuclear meltdown

• 1500-10000 buildings destroyed due to liquefaction

• All of the above

What triggered a tsunami following the 2011 Japan earthquake?

• A volcanic eruption

• A meteor strike

• The earthquake itself

• Heavy rainfall

What was the estimated cost to rebuild the basics after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami?

• £200 billion

• £300 billion

• £400 billion

• £500 billion

How high were the waves produced by the Tohoku tsunami in 2011?

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

• 40 meters

• 50 meters

How many people were evacuated from Fukushima Power Plant after the 2011 disaster?

• 100,000

• 120,000

• 140,000

• 160,000

What was the depth of the epicenter of the 2011 Japan earthquake?

• 10 km

• 20 km

• 29 km

• 32 km

How long did the 2011 Japan earthquake last?

• Approximately 2 minutes

• Approximately 4 minutes

• Approximately 6 minutes

• Approximately 8 minutes

Which area was closest to the epicenter of the 2011 Japan earthquake?

• Sendai

• Tokyo

• Osaka

• Hiroshima