What happens when an earthquake occurs?
In this lesson, we are going to be looking at a case study, which means an example, of an earthquake. We will also learn about the causes of a tsunami.
What happens when an earthquake occurs?
In this lesson, we are going to be looking at a case study, which means an example, of an earthquake. We will also learn about the causes of a tsunami.
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- Investigate an earthquake case study: Tohoku, Japan 2011: effects and responses
- Explore what a tsunami is
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6 Questions
Q1.
In which country is the Fuego volcano located?
Colombia
Mexico
Q2.
On what date did the volcano erupt on, in 2018?
3rd August 2018
3rd July 2018
3rd May 2018
Q3.
Evacuation means...
structures such as buildings, roads and power supplies.
Q4.
Which is the correct category for the issue of heavy rain causing landslides?
Economy (money)
Society (people)
Q5.
Which is the correct category for the reporting of 110 deaths?
Economy (money)
Environment (the natural environment)
Q6.
Which is the correct category for the reporting of disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money?
Environment (the natural environment)
Society (people)
6 Questions
Q1.
In which country did the Tohoku earthquake occur?
China
Guatemala
Q2.
On which date did the earthquake occur on, in 2011?
11th April 2011
11th February 2011
11th January 2011
Q3.
Infrastructure means...
when people are removed from a place of danger to a safer place.
Q4.
Which of the following is an environmental impact of an earthquake?
4,000 people missing
Disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money
Q5.
Which of the following is an societal impact of an earthquake?
Disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money
Tsunami wave and flooding
Q6.
Which of the following is an economic impact of an earthquake?
4,000 people missing
Tsunami wave and flooding