The Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima

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What prior disaster helped Japan improve its preparedness before the 2011 earthquake? A. The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, B. The 1995 Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, C. 2005 Hurricane Katrina, D. The 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake

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The 1995 Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake

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Japan’s early warning system gave Tokyo residents how many seconds of notice before the quake hit?

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80 seconds

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Which of the following was NOT identified as a reason for the failure to protect all citizens during evacuation? A. Poor-quality evacuation drills, C. Some shelters weren’t accessible, D. Evacuation plans didn’t account for tsunami strength

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Elderly people couldn’t evacuate in time

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What did Okada, Ye, Kajitani, Shi, and Tatano say Japan was NOT fully prepared for?

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A “mega-disaster”

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What magnitude was the original earthquake?

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9.0

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As of April 13, what was the death toll of the disaster?

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13392

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What happened to the Fukushima Power Plant, causing even more destruction? A. Failed Cooling Systems, B. Hydrogen Explosions, C. Radioactive Pollution, D. All of the Above

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All of the Above

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What was the cultural response in Otsuchi that helped survivors cope with grief called?

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The Wind Telephone

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How many countries and international organizations aided in the relief effort?

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134 Countries, 39 Organizations

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By how much did the disaster accelerate the Earth's rotation, according to scientists?

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1.8 microseconds