Christchurch 2011 Earthquake Quiz

What was the magnitude of the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake?

• 6.3 Richter scale

• 7.1 Richter scale

• 5.8 Richter scale

• 6.9 Richter scale

On what date did the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake occur?

• 22nd February 2011

• 15th March 2011

• 10th January 2011

• 5th April 2011

What type of plate margin was involved in the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake?

• Conservative

• Destructive

• Constructive

• Transform

Which tectonic plates were involved in the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake?

• Pacific Plate and Australian Plate

• North American Plate and Eurasian Plate

• African Plate and South American Plate

• Indian Plate and Antarctic Plate

How many people were killed in the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake?

• 185

• 3129

• 6800

• 2200

What was one of the secondary effects of the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake?

• Five Rugby World Cup matches were cancelled.

• Water and sewage were restored by August 2011.

• Around $6-7 million of international aid was provided.

• 3129 people were injured.

What was the immediate response to the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake?

• Around $6-7 million of international aid was provided.

• Schools were closed for two weeks.

• 1/5 of the population migrated from the city.

• The construction of around 10,000 affordable homes.

Which tectonic plates were involved in the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake?

• North American Plate and Eurasian Plate

• Pacific Plate and Australian Plate

• African Plate and South American Plate

• Indian Plate and Antarctic Plate

What was one of the primary effects of the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake?

• Roads were widened

• Water and sewage pipes were damaged

• New buildings were constructed

• Forest fires occurred

What was an immediate response to the Christchurch 2011 Earthquake?

• 50,000 residents were evacuated

• 30,000 residents were provided with chemical toilets

• New schools were built

• Emergency shelters were set up in Australia