Puerto Rico Has Reopened 20% Of Public Schools After Earthquakes

Puerto Rico Has Reopened 20% Of Public Schools After Earthquakes

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Education, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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The island is dealing with the aftermath of a 6.4 magnitude earthquake, which has left only 177 out of 856 public schools safe to open, affecting 240,000 students. Over 500 earthquakes have occurred in a month, causing damage and fear among residents. The government is working to reopen schools, with 51 more scheduled to open soon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that led to the closure of schools on the island?

5.8

6.0

6.4

7.0

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many public schools were considered safe to open after the earthquake?

300

200

856

177

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of the earthquakes on the island's residents?

Residents are unaffected.

Residents are rebuilding their homes.

Residents are afraid to return to their homes.

Residents are moving to other islands.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government doing to address the educational disruption caused by the earthquakes?

Building new schools.

Finding ways to get students back in school.

Sending students to other countries.

Providing online classes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many additional schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday?

30

51

75

100