China Expects Heavy Casualties From Earthquake

China Expects Heavy Casualties From Earthquake

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The transcript discusses a recent 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Jinggu County, Yunnan, with one confirmed death and 324 injured. The government has initiated a level 1 emergency response, relocating nearly 57,000 residents and providing aid. The discussion compares this event to the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, which resulted in over 87,000 deaths and highlighted issues like slow government response and poor construction. The transcript emphasizes the potential damage of earthquakes, even at lower magnitudes, referencing past events in Yunnan and Sichuan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Jinggu County?

7.9

8.1

5.5

6.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were relocated due to the earthquake in Jinggu County?

35,000

92,700

57,000

87,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major criticism of the Chinese government's response to the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?

Lack of international aid

Slow response time

Overestimation of casualties

Excessive media coverage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led a campaign to expose issues related to the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?

Ai Weiwei

Li Keqiang

Angie

Steve

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Sichuan last year?

6.6

7.9

6.5

8.0