VOICED : Mexicanos conmemoran con simulacros el terremoto de 1985

Mexico City commemorated 31 years since the 1985 earthquake with a mega drill involving 17,000 buildings. The drill emphasized evacuation routes, safety zones, and volunteer responsibilities. The key lesson is the importance of preparedness to reduce casualties in future disasters.

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Mexico City 31 years ago?

• 8.1

• 6.9

• 8.5

• 7.5

How many buildings participated in the mega drill in Mexico City?

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 17,000

Which of the following was NOT a focus during the drill?

• Evacuation routes

• Weather forecasting

• Volunteer responsibilities

• Safety zones

What is considered the best weapon against natural disasters according to the transcript?

• Being prepared

• Building stronger structures

• Advanced technology

• International aid

Reflecting on the 1985 earthquake, what could have potentially reduced the number of casualties?

• Stricter building codes

• More hospitals

• Faster emergency response

• Better preparedness