Nepal Earthquake Case Study Quiz

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Nepal Earthquake Case Study Quiz

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When did the 2015 Nepal earthquake occur?

11.26 pm on Saturday, 25th of April 2015

11.26 am on Sunday, 26th of April 2015

11.26 pm on Sunday, 26th of April 2015

11.26 am on Saturday, 25th of April 2015

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What magnitude was the earthquake?

7.6

6.6

5.6

8.6

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Which fault did the earthquake occur on?

Itsyourown

Paganica

Indian / Eurasian

Pacific / Australian

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How many buildings were damaged?

700 000

600 000

500 000

800 000

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How many people died in the earthquake?

7450

8632

6893

9345

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How many people were injured?

20009

21009

19009

22009

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Which of the following are primary effects of the earthquake?

2.8m people were displaced

An avalanche on Mount Everest killed 19 people.

8632 people died, 19009 were injured and 3.5m were made homeless

Historic buildings and temples in Kathmandu, including the iconic Dharahara Tower were destroyed.

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What was the estimated cost of the earthquake?

$28 billion

$10 billion

$6.5 billion

$24.3 billion

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Identify one impact of the earthquake.

The filming of Lord of the Rings was cancelled for 30 weeks.

Tourist numbers have significantly declined.

5 rugby world cup matches were cancelled.

The collapse of national pizza chain Mama Mia.

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Identify one way the government responded to the earthquake.

The response was limited due to the country being an LIC.

Each family in the affected area were given food vouchers.

10 000 affordable homes were built.

Families affected were given $15000 to help rebuild their lives.

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Identify one international response to the earthquake.

£73m was donated by the UK

The EU provided $667 million from the Solidarity Fund.

300 French police were sworn in to provide support.

300 Australian police were sworn in to provide support.

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Nepal Earthquake Quiz

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