5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 9 People In Turkey

5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 9 People In Turkey

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A significant earthquake affected Turkey and Iran, causing casualties and building collapses in Turkey, while Iran experienced injuries but no deaths. The epicenter was in a sparsely populated area of Iran. Both countries are on a major fault line, making them prone to earthquakes. The US Geological Survey notes that while Turkey and Iran don't have the most earthquakes, they, along with China, have experienced some of the most catastrophic ones.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported number of buildings that collapsed in Turkey due to the earthquake?

Over 1000

Over 1500

Over 500

Over 2000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many children were among the casualties in Turkey?

Four

Three

Two

One

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake located?

In a densely populated area of Turkey

In a sparsely populated area of Iran

In a coastal region of Turkey

In a mountainous region of Iran

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the number of injuries reported in Iran?

At least 60

At least 50

At least 75

At least 70

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are mentioned as having the most catastrophic earthquakes?

Iran, China, and Japan

Turkey, China, and Japan

Turkey, Iran, and China

Turkey, Iran, and Japan