Destruction from 6.4 magnitude earthquake in California

Destruction from 6.4 magnitude earthquake in California

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History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript describes a chaotic scene following a disaster, with emergency services including policemen, sailors, and soldiers deployed to protect the affected area. Significant destruction occurred, with automobiles and buildings demolished. The city of Compton was heavily impacted, with nearly every building damaged. Sailors from the United States fleet were on duty in the stricken zone. Businesses like the First National Bank and a drugstore were destroyed, and several casualties were reported due to falling debris.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What services were involved in protecting the affected area after the disaster?

Only the military

Firefighters and paramedics

Police, sailors, and soldiers

Only the police

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the city of Compton after the disaster?

It was evacuated before the disaster

It was completely untouched

Only a few buildings were damaged

Nearly every building was damaged

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was on duty in the stricken zone from the United States fleet?

Army generals

Air Force pilots

Sailors

Coast Guard officers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the cut-rate drugstore mentioned in the transcript?

It was turned into a shelter

It was cut to pieces

It was completely demolished

It was left untouched

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which building mentioned will no longer be in business?

The City Hall

The local library

The First National Bank

The Masonic Temple