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WorksheetsJapan Earthquake HIC
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
Where was the epicentre of the Japan Earthquake?
Off West Coast of Japan under the Pacific Ocean
Off the East Coast of Japan under the Pacific Ocean
Central Japan
Southern Japan
How long did the earthquake last?
1 minute
400 seconds
4 minutes
100 seconds
Select the two true statements
Japan is on a destructive plate margin
Japan is on a constructive plate margin
Japan sits where the Pacific plate meets the Eurasian Plate
Japan sits where Eurasian Plate meets the North American Plate
How many people died as a result of the earthquake and tsunami.
17,000
Over 17,000
Less than 17,000
How many people were still homeless a week after the earthquake?
40,000
400,000
500,000
300,000
How many aftershocks were there after the main earthquake
(a)
What did the earthquake measure on the Richter scale?
(a)
How much material damage did the earthquake and tsunami cause?
$500 billion
$50 billion
$300 billion
$30 billion
What happened at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power plant?
300 tonnes of radioactive water is leaking into the Pacific Ocean
The cooling system failed
The power plant was destroyed
There was a small fire
What time did the earthquake occur on March 11th 2011?
(a)
What hit Japan 20 minutes after the earthquake?
(a)
How was Japan protected against tectonic hazards?
10m sea wall
Evacuation before the tsunami
Well monitored plate margin
Japan's buildings used up to date earthquake proof designs
Automated warnings about the earthquake and tsunami on the TV
What do schools and businesses have to keep them safe in earthquakes?
Earthquake proof buildings
Earthquake safety drills
Safety helmets
Emergency supplies
How did rescue teams find people?
Used rescue dogs
Infrared technology
Night vision cameras
Flew over the areas affected in Japan in helicopters to spot people
What two things did helicopters drop in to the affected areas?
Digging equipment
Food
Torches
Aid
What level of development is Japan at?
HIC
NEE
LIC
