The Great Alaska Earthquake

The Great Alaska Earthquake

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English

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Rotcely Hernandez

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why didn't people in Valdez expect a big earthquake in 1964?

Back

It was Good Friday.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did Tom feel during the hours leading up to the earthquake?

Back

anxious

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How was Valdez different from Anchorage? Options: Valdez was built before Anchorage, Anchorage was smaller than Valdez, Valdez was smaller than Anchorage, Anchorage had tastier food than Valdez.

Back

Valdez was smaller than Anchorage.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

devastating
"It took people days to understand just how devastating the disaster had been."

Back

disastrous

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the most deadly part of the Great Alaska Earthquake?

Back

tsunamis

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did a new Valdez need to be rebuilt in a different location?

Back

Scientists said Valdez would be doomed in another earthquake.