Japan earthquake quiz 1

What caused buildings to collapse during the earthquake?

• Strong winds

• Flooding

• Ground shaking

• Lightning strikes

How many square kilometres were flooded as a result of the tsunami?

• 500 square kilometres

• 700 square kilometres

• 1500 square kilometres

• 17000 square kilometres

What was the fate of the town of Minami-Sanriku?

• It was completely destroyed.

• It was partially damaged.

• It remained largely unscathed.

• It was not affected by the disaster.

What secondary effect did the earthquake and tsunami have on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant?

• It was shut down safely.

• It was not affected.

• It experienced explosions and radiation leaks.

• It was converted into a shelter.

How many people were homeless for weeks after the disaster?

• 150,000 people

• 500,000 people

• 1 million people

• 6 million people

What was the impact of the disaster on the global stock markets?

• They remained stable.

• They experienced growth.

• They saw a decrease in technology stocks.

• They were affected by panic-selling.

What immediate response was taken by the UK in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster?

• They sent financial aid to Japan.

• They sent search and rescue specialists, two rescue dogs, and a medical support team.

• They evacuated UK citizens from Japan.

• They provided a team of nuclear experts.

What was the estimated cost of the damage from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan?

• US$100 billion

• US$200 billion

• US$300 billion

• US$400 billion

As a long-term response to the earthquake and tsunami, what did Japan introduce in 2013?

• A new financial aid program for affected areas

• A new, upgraded tsunami warning system

• A new nuclear power plant

• A new evacuation protocol

What percentage of Japan's electricity was provided by nuclear power prior to 2011?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%