Practice The 2015 Gorkha Earthquake, Nepal (31.4) - Information on Some Disastrous Earthquakes

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Question 1.
What was the magnitude of the Gorkha Earthquake?
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Think about the scale used to measure earthquakes.
Question 2.
Name the country where the Gorkha Earthquake occurred.
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Consider the area known for its mountains and heritage.
3Question 3.
What was the date of the Gorkha Earthquake?
- April 25
- 2015
- March 11
- 2011
- December 26
- 2004
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Remember the event we discussed today.
4Question 4.
True or False: Over 9,000 people died due to the Gorkha Earthquake.
- True
- False
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Think about the number of casualties we mentioned.
Question 5.
Evaluate the significance of integrating traditional architecture with modern engineering in disaster-prone regions.
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Think about how both elements can coexist.
Question 6.
Design an emergency preparedness plan for a community in a seismic zone, taking into account lessons learned from the Gorkha Earthquake.
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Consider the main elements of a survival plan.

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