Taiwan's earthquake preparedness

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Taiwan recently?

• 6.8

• 7.4

• 8.2

• 5.6

What is the name of the city just 11 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake?

• Hong Kong

• Shanghai

• Hualien

• Taipei

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many people were killed as a result of the recent earthquake in Taiwan?

What is the designated day for disaster drills in Taiwan?

• October 5

• September 11

• July 20

• September 21

What is the profession of Daniel Aldrich mentioned in the text?

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Professor of Political Science

• Engineer

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where did most of the destruction and deaths occur during the recent earthquake in Taiwan?

• North coast

• East coast

• South coast

• West coast

What is the name of the national park famed for its steep, marble-walled canyons in Taiwan?

• Sun Moon Lake

• Taroko Gorge

• Alishan

• Yangmingshan

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main reason for the relatively low death toll in Hualien city after the earthquake?

• Luck

• Early warning system

• Government intervention

• Advanced preparation

What is the energy equivalent of the recent earthquake in Taiwan as described by seismologists?

• 32 atomic bombs

• 20 atomic bombs

• 25 atomic bombs

• 30 atomic bombs

What is the main focus of Taiwan's recent push for preparedness according to experts?

• Earthquakes

• Typhoons

• Floods

• Tsunamis