CLEAN: Haiti quake just beneath surface on notorious fault: expert

CLEAN: Haiti quake just beneath surface on notorious fault: expert

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the impact of a fault line running through a city, leading to potential ground ruptures and building destruction. It highlights the occurrence of aftershocks, some with significant magnitudes, which can further damage weakened structures. The importance of rescue operations in assessing building safety and preventing casualties is emphasized. The latter part of the transcript contains unrelated content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern when a fault line runs through a city?

It may cause traffic congestion.

It can lead to water shortages.

It could increase pollution levels.

It might rupture and damage buildings.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many aftershocks with magnitudes over five have been recorded so far?

More than 20

Less than 5

Exactly 10

More than 13

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the magnitude of the largest aftershock mentioned?

6.0

5.7

5.5

5.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should rescue teams do to ensure safety after an earthquake?

Ignore the aftershocks.

Focus only on rescuing pets.

Assess each building for safety.

Encourage people to return to their homes immediately.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to prevent people from returning to their buildings after an earthquake?

To save on electricity.

To avoid traffic jams.

To prevent theft.

To reduce the risk of casualties from aftershocks.