VOICED : Fuerte sismo en el Caribe se siente en Cuba

VOICED : Fuerte sismo en el Caribe se siente en Cuba

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean, affecting Cuba and other regions. Despite the tremors, no damage was reported in Cuba. Personal accounts describe panic and confusion during the event. The US Geological Institute provided details on the earthquake's depth and location. A tsunami alert was issued but later canceled.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck the Caribbean?

6.5

7.7

7.0

8.0

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did people react during the earthquake in Cuba?

They ignored the tremors as they were used to them.

They panicked and ran, especially on higher floors.

They were confused and thought it was a storm.

They remained calm and continued their activities.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the earthquake's epicenter located according to the US Geological Institute?

Near the coast of Florida

125 kilometers northwest of Lucea, Jamaica

In the middle of the Caribbean Sea

Near the Bahamas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas were initially warned about potential tsunami waves?

Only the Cuban coast

The entire Atlantic Ocean

Jamaica, Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, and the Cayman Islands

Only the coast of Mexico

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final decision regarding the tsunami warning?

The warning was canceled.

The warning remained in effect for 24 hours.

The warning was extended to more areas.

The warning was upgraded to a higher alert.