VOICED: Asian tsunami warnings test post-2004 systems

VOICED: Asian tsunami warnings test post-2004 systems

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the aftermath of an 8.6 magnitude earthquake off Sumatra's West Coast, highlighting the effectiveness of warning systems implemented after the 2004 tsunami. It covers emergency preparedness in schools, personal experiences during the quake, and the deployment of advanced tsunami warning systems. Despite technological advancements, many still rely on faith for protection.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck off Sumatra's West Coast?

8.0

9.1

8.6

7.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures have schools implemented to prepare for earthquakes?

Providing earthquake insurance

Installing earthquake-proof windows

Equipping with alarms and marking evacuation routes

Building underground shelters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator experience during the earthquake?

He was at school attending a class

He blacked out and was saved by a friend

He was in a car with his family

He was at home watching TV

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the cost of the tsunami warning system deployed in Indonesia?

$200 million

$130 million

$150 million

$100 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite technological advancements, what do many residents rely on for protection?

Insurance companies

Community support

Government policies

A higher force