YR9_Earthquake Case StudY_Nepal

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Amatrice, Italy in 2016?

• 5.1

• 8.8

• 6.2

• 7.0

How many people died in the Amatrice earthquake?

• 500

• 200

• 299

• 400

What was a significant secondary effect of the Amatrice earthquake?

• Flooding

• Landslides

• Tsunami

• Wildfires

Which country experienced an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in 2010?

• Japan

• Italy

• Chile

• New Zealand

What was the estimated cost of the earthquake in Chile?

• $11 billion

• $30 billion

• $8.5 billion

• $235 billion

What was the primary cause of the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand?

• Conservative plate margin

• Destructive plate margin

• Hotspot

• Constructive plate margin

How many people were killed in the Christchurch earthquake?

• 185

• 299

• 800

• 500

What was a major immediate response to the earthquake in Japan in 2011?

• Evacuation of residents

• International aid

• Tax incentives

• Construction of new buildings

What was the depth of the earthquake that struck Japan in 2011?

• 5 km

• 30 km

• 10 km

• 20 km

What was a long-term response to the L’Aquila earthquake in Italy?

• Reconstruction of schools

• Tax exemptions for residents

• Immediate shelter for the homeless

• International aid