New Zealand Earthquake 2016 Quiz

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New Zealand Earthquake 2016 Quiz

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When did the 2016 New Zealand Earthquake occur?

12.02 pm on November 14th 2016

12.02 am on November 13th 2016

12.02 am on November 14th 2016

12.02 pm on November 13th 2016

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What was the magnitude of the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

8.2

8.8

7.8

6.8

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What level of development is New Zealand?

NEE

HIC

LIC

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Which of the following are examples of the primary effects of the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

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Two people died.

Twenty thousand buildings were damaged or destroyed.

A tsunami of 5m, left debris up to 250 metres inland.

Fifty people were injured.

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Which of the following are examples of the secondary effects of the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

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100,000 landslides blocked roads & railways.

20,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed.

A tsunami of 5m, left debris up to 250 metres inland.

A landslide blocked the Clarence River causing flooding - 10 farms were evacuated.

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Which of the following are examples of immediate responses to the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

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Vulnerable people evacuated by helicopter.

A tsunami warning was issued and residents were told to get to higher ground.

Road and rail routes reopened within 2 years.

International warships were sent to Kaikoura with supplies such as food, medicine and portable toilets.

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Which of the following are examples of long-term responses to the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

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$5.3 million from District Council for repairs and rebuilding.

Temporary water supplies set up.

By March 2017, a permanent water main had been laid in Kaikoura. the new pipe was designed to move with any future earthquakes so it won't break.

Road and rail routes reopened within 2 years.

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When did the 2016 New Zealand Earthquake occur?

What was the magnitude of the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

What level of development is New Zealand?

Which of the following are examples of the primary effects of the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

Which of the following are examples of the secondary effects of the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

Which of the following are examples of immediate responses to the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

Which of the following are examples of long-term responses to the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

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When did the 2016 New Zealand Earthquake occur?

What was the magnitude of the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

What level of development is New Zealand?

Which of the following are examples of the primary effects of the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

Which of the following are examples of the secondary effects of the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

Which of the following are examples of immediate responses to the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

Which of the following are examples of long-term responses to the 2016 New Zealand earthquake?

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