Great Alaskan Earthquake Quiz

When did the Great Alaskan Earthquake occur?

• May 22, 1960

• March 27, 1964

• September 1, 1923

• April 18, 1906

What was the magnitude of the Great Alaskan Earthquake?

• 9.2

• 7.5

• 6.3

• 8.0

Which plate boundary caused the Great Alaskan Earthquake?

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

How long did the shaking from the Great Alaskan Earthquake last?

• Approximately 30 seconds

• About 10 minutes

• Approximately 4 minutes

• Less than a minute

What was the primary cause of damage during the Great Alaskan Earthquake?

• Intense ground shaking and subsequent tsunamis

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruption

• Strong winds

Which city in Alaska was most affected by the Great Alaskan Earthquake?

• Anchorage

• Sitka

• Juneau

• Fairbanks

How many people died as a result of the Great Alaskan Earthquake?

• Exactly 200

• Less than 50

• Approximately 139

• Over 500

What was the estimated cost of damage caused by the Great Alaskan Earthquake?

• $311 million

• $1 billion

• $500 million

• $100 million

What is the scientific term for the type of fault that caused the Great Alaskan Earthquake?

• Gigathrust fault

• Megathrust fault

• Ultrafault

• Superfault

How did the Great Alaskan Earthquake impact the understanding of plate tectonics?

• It caused scientists to abandon the theory of plate tectonics

• It had no impact on the understanding of plate tectonics

• It disproved the theory of plate tectonics

• It provided evidence of large-scale movement of the Earth's crust, supporting the theory of plate tectonics.