VOICED : Fuerte sismo de 6,9 sacude centro de Chile

VOICED : Fuerte sismo de 6,9 sacude centro de Chile

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile, with its epicenter in Valparaíso. While Chileans are accustomed to such events, Venezuelans working in the area were frightened and evacuated their office. Authorities reported no damage or tsunami risk, but the quake caused public alarm. Initially, the US Geological Survey reported a magnitude of 7.1, later revised to 6.9, aligning with Chilean authorities' assessments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck central Chile?

7.5

6.9

5.9

7.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake located?

Santiago

Concepción

Valparaíso

Antofagasta

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Venezuelans react to the earthquake?

They celebrated.

They continued working.

They evacuated the office immediately.

They ignored it.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the authorities report about the earthquake's impact?

No damage or service disruptions

Significant damage to infrastructure

A tsunami warning

Widespread panic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial magnitude reported by the US Seismological Institute?

6.5

6.9

7.3

7.1