New Zealand Earthquake

When was the New Zealand Earthquake?

• Jan 2010

• Sept 2010

• Aug 2010

• July 2010

What magnitude was the New Zealand Earthquake?

• 7

• 7.4

• 8

• 8.4

How many buildings were damaged?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 250,000

• 1 million

How many people were killed?

How much damage was caused?

• £25 milliion

• £1 million

• £930 million

• 250,000

What could no longer go ahead in Christchurch as a result of the earthquake?

• The Ashes

• Rugby world cup matches

• Plans to develop the city

How long were schools in Christchurch closed for?

• 1 week

• 2 days

• 5 days

• 1 month

Which is NOT an immediate response to the NZ earthquake?

• A Royal Air Force plane brought 42 urban search and rescue personnel and 3 sniffer dogs from the North Island to Christchurch on the day of the quake

• A state of emergency was declared and army troops were on standby to assist after the quake

• Rebuilding. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority was created to organise the rebuild of the region

• Chemical toilets were provided for 30,000 residents

How much money did Australia donate to help?

• $1 million

• $ 5 million

• $10 million

• $100 million

How many people stayed in temporary emergency shelters?

• 1 million

• 230,000

• 200

• 415