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WorksheetsChristchurch Earthquake
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where is Christchurch located?
New Zealand
Australia
South Africa
Thailand
What magnitude was the earthquake?
4.6
5.7
6.3
6.9
What was the depth of the earthquake?
4.99 km
5.99 km
6.99 km
7.99 km
How many people were killed?
18
81
181
811
How many people were injured?
200
800
2000
4000
Roughly, what percentage of the cities buildings were damaged?
30%
40%
50%
60%
Which plate did the earthquake occur on?
Pacific / Australian
Eurasian / South American
North American / Caribbean
South American / Caribbean
What type of plate boundary does Christchurch sit on?
Collision
Conservative
Divergent
Convergent
In the short term following the earthquake, how much international aid was provided?
$6-7 million
$13-14 million
$17-18 million
$25-26 million
When was the Christchurch earthquake?
17th October 2010
22nd February 2011
13th April 2011
5th June 2011
