Earthquake devastates Chalcidice Peninsula, known in modern Greece as Chalkidiki

Earthquake devastates Chalcidice Peninsula, known in modern Greece as Chalkidiki

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A disaster on the peninsula has resulted in over 200 deaths and thousands homeless. Refugees are living in makeshift camps with limited resources. The peninsula risks being isolated from the mainland if conditions persist. Many Aegean islands were formed by similar seismic activities. Relief agencies, including the Red Cross, are providing food and supplies to the affected, many of whom have not eaten for days. Efforts are underway to restore order and provide shelter.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the immediate actions taken to prevent further casualties after the earthquake?

Building new houses

Pulling down damaged houses

Providing financial aid

Evacuating the entire peninsula

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen to the peninsula if the situation continues to deteriorate?

It may become a tourist attraction

It could be cut off from the mainland

It will become a new island

It will be completely evacuated

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were many of the Aegean islands formed?

By earthquakes

By volcanic eruptions

Through human intervention

By erosion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is mentioned as providing food and supplies to the refugees?

Greenpeace

Red Cross

World Health Organization

UNICEF

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges faced by the relief agencies?

Lack of volunteers

Bringing order out of chaos

Insufficient funding

Political interference