What happens when an earthquake occurs?

In this lesson, we are going to be looking at a case study, which means an example, of an earthquake. We will also learn about the causes of a tsunami.

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Q1.In which country is the Fuego volcano located?

GuatemalaMexicoColombia

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Q2.On what date did the volcano erupt on, in 2018?

3rd May 20183rd June 20183rd July 20183rd August 2018

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Q3.Evacuation means...

when people are removed from a place of danger to a safer place.structures such as buildings, roads and power supplies.

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Q4.Which is the correct category for the issue of heavy rain causing landslides?

Environment (the natural environment)Society (people)Economy (money)

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Q5.Which is the correct category for the reporting of 110 deaths?

Environment (the natural environment)Society (people)Economy (money)

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Q6.Which is the correct category for the reporting of disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money?

Environment (the natural environment)Society (people)Economy (money)

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In which country is the Fuego volcano located?

GuatemalaMexicoColombia

1/6

Q2.On what date did the volcano erupt on, in 2018?

3rd May 20183rd June 20183rd July 20183rd August 2018

2/6

Q3.Evacuation means...

when people are removed from a place of danger to a safer place.structures such as buildings, roads and power supplies.

3/6

Q4.Which is the correct category for the issue of heavy rain causing landslides?

Environment (the natural environment)Society (people)Economy (money)

4/6

Q5.Which is the correct category for the reporting of 110 deaths?

Environment (the natural environment)Society (people)Economy (money)

5/6

Q6.Which is the correct category for the reporting of disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money?

Environment (the natural environment)Society (people)Economy (money)

6/6

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Q1.In which country did the Tohoku earthquake occur?

GuatemalaJapanChina

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Q2.On which date did the earthquake occur on, in 2011?

11th January 201111th February 201111th March 201111th April 2011

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Q3.Infrastructure means...

when people are removed from a place of danger to a safer place.structures such as buildings, roads and power supplies.

3/6

Q4.Which of the following is an environmental impact of an earthquake?

4,000 people missingDisruption to travel and farming, which cost the council moneyTsunami wave and flooding

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Q5.Which of the following is an societal impact of an earthquake?

4,000 people missingDisruption to travel and farming, which cost the council moneyTsunami wave and flooding

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Q6.Which of the following is an economic impact of an earthquake?

4,000 people missingDisruption to travel and farming, which cost the council moneyTsunami wave and flooding

6/6

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What happens when an earthquake occurs?

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Q1.In which country did the Tohoku earthquake occur?

GuatemalaJapanChina

1/6

Q2.On which date did the earthquake occur on, in 2011?

11th January 201111th February 201111th March 201111th April 2011

2/6

Q3.Infrastructure means...

when people are removed from a place of danger to a safer place.structures such as buildings, roads and power supplies.

3/6

Q4.Which of the following is an environmental impact of an earthquake?

4,000 people missingDisruption to travel and farming, which cost the council moneyTsunami wave and flooding

4/6

Q5.Which of the following is an societal impact of an earthquake?

4,000 people missingDisruption to travel and farming, which cost the council moneyTsunami wave and flooding

5/6

Q6.Which of the following is an economic impact of an earthquake?

4,000 people missingDisruption to travel and farming, which cost the council moneyTsunami wave and flooding

6/6

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