Cleanup activities following 1952 earthquake in Tehachapi, California

Cleanup activities following 1952 earthquake in Tehachapi, California

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Science, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the aftermath of California's largest earthquake since 1906, focusing on the town of Tehachapi. It details the casualties, geographical impact, and financial damage caused by the quake. The earthquake affected a vast area, reaching as far as Mexico, Nevada, and Arizona. The video also discusses the ongoing aftershocks and the rebuilding efforts in the affected regions.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What town was at the center of destruction during California's greatest quake since 1906?

Los Angeles

San Francisco

San Diego

Tehachapi

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lives were lost in Tehachapi due to the earthquake?

20

50

12

5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas felt the shock of the earthquake besides California?

Utah and Colorado

Texas and New Mexico

Nevada and Arizona

Oregon and Washington

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major causes of financial damage during the earthquake?

Landslides

Blocked railway tunnels

Flooding

Tsunami

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is the destruction in Tehachapi compared to?

A wartime bombing

A forest fire

A hurricane

A volcanic eruption