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.

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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Key learning points

  1. Investigate an earthquake case study: Tohoku, Japan 2011: effects and responses
  2. Explore what a tsunami is

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6 Questions

Q1.
In which country is the Fuego volcano located?
Colombia
Correct answer: Guatemala
Mexico
Q2.
On what date did the volcano erupt on, in 2018?
3rd August 2018
3rd July 2018
Correct answer: 3rd June 2018
3rd May 2018
Q3.
Evacuation means...
structures such as buildings, roads and power supplies.
Correct answer: when people are removed from a place of danger to a safer place.
Q4.
Which is the correct category for the issue of heavy rain causing landslides?
Economy (money)
Correct answer: Environment (the natural environment)
Society (people)
Q5.
Which is the correct category for the reporting of 110 deaths?
Economy (money)
Environment (the natural environment)
Correct answer: Society (people)
Q6.
Which is the correct category for the reporting of disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money?
Correct answer: Economy (money)
Environment (the natural environment)
Society (people)

6 Questions

Q1.
In which country did the Tohoku earthquake occur?
China
Guatemala
Correct answer: Japan
Q2.
On which date did the earthquake occur on, in 2011?
11th April 2011
11th February 2011
11th January 2011
Correct answer: 11th March 2011
Q3.
Infrastructure means...
Correct answer: structures such as buildings, roads and power supplies.
when people are removed from a place of danger to a safer place.
Q4.
Which of the following is an environmental impact of an earthquake?
4,000 people missing
Disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money
Correct answer: Tsunami wave and flooding
Q5.
Which of the following is an societal impact of an earthquake?
Correct answer: 4,000 people missing
Disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money
Tsunami wave and flooding
Q6.
Which of the following is an economic impact of an earthquake?
4,000 people missing
Correct answer: Disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money
Tsunami wave and flooding

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UnitGeography / Mountains, Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Geography