John's Earthquake Experience and Analysis

John Kowski, a geographer and expedition guide, recounts his experience during a major earthquake at Mount Everest. While at base camp, he felt the ground shaking and witnessed the aftermath. He later participated in relief efforts and collected seismic data for research. The video provides insights into the earthquake's impact and the scientific efforts to understand it.

What is John Kowski's profession?

• C. Meteorologist

• B. Expedition guide and professor

• A. Geologist

• D. Photographer

Where was John when the earthquake occurred?

• C. At the base camp of Mount Everest

• B. On a mountain peak

• A. In a village

• D. In a city

How did John describe the sensation during the earthquake?

• D. Like flying in an airplane

• C. Like standing on solid ground

• B. Like being on a boat

• A. Like being on a roller coaster

What was John's initial reaction to the earthquake?

• D. He was in awe

• C. He was indifferent

• B. He was excited

• A. He was terrified

Where did John experience his first earthquake?

• C. California

• B. Colorado

• A. Nepal

• D. Alaska

What role did John take on after the earthquake?

• A. He became a rescue worker

• B. He joined a geological survey team

• C. He returned home immediately

• D. He continued climbing

What village was near the site where John collected earthquake data?

• B. Namchi Bazaar

• C. Lukla

• A. Kathmandu

• D. Pokhara

What was the purpose of the seismograph box John worked with?

• A. To measure temperature changes

• D. To capture images

• B. To record sound waves

• C. To measure ground movements

What did John do with the data from the seismic monitoring equipment?

• B. He analyzed it to understand the earthquake

• C. He lost it

• A. He ignored it

• D. He sold it

What was the weather like when John was downloading the data?

• A. Stormy

• B. Cloudy

• D. Snowy

• C. Beautiful