USGS Earthquakes 4th grade

What was the magnitude of the 1964 Alaska earthquake?

• Magnitude 8.2

• Magnitude 9.2

• Magnitude 7.5

• Magnitude 6.3

How long did the shaking from the 1964 Alaska earthquake last?

• Over 5 minutes

• Over 4 minutes

• Over 2 minutes

• Over 3 minutes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What was the estimated total property loss in 2013 dollars from the 1964 Alaska earthquake?

• $4.3 billion

• $3.3 billion

• $2.3 billion

• $1.3 billion

Where was the epicenter of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake?

• Prince William Sound

• Fairbanks

• Anchorage

• Juneau

What theory helped explain the cause of the 1964 Alaska earthquake?

• Quantum Theory

• Theory of Relativity

• Theory of Evolution

• Plate Tectonics Theory

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

What are Megathrust earthquakes associated with?

• Meteor impacts

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ice age commencements

• Subduction zones

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

How often do megathrust earthquakes occur in south central Alaska according to the research?

• Every 830 years

• Every 730 years

• Every 630 years

• Every 530 years

What caused most of the deaths during the 1964 earthquake?

• Freezing temperatures

• Tsunamis

• Building collapses

• Fires

What did scientists use to refine understanding of tsunami hazards?

• Drone surveillance

• Historical texts

• Ocean-bottom sonar mapping

• Satellite imagery

What was established as a result of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake?

• The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

• The Global Warming Initiative

• The World Health Organization

• The International Space Station

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2