case study of japan earthquakes/Tsunami

Question 1

What date did the Great East Japan Earthquake occur?

Answer 1

March 11, 2011

Question 2

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Japan in 2011?

Answer 2

9.0

Question 3

True or False: The 2011 earthquake triggered a tsunami.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The tsunami waves reached heights of up to ______ meters.

Answer 4

40

Question 5

Which nuclear power plant experienced a meltdown due to the tsunami?

Answer 5

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

Question 6

How many people were confirmed dead as a result of the 2011 disaster?

Answer 6

Over 18,000

Question 7

What was the estimated cost of the damages caused by the tsunami and earthquake?

Answer 7

Approximately $235 billion

Question 8

Which geographic feature is primarily responsible for Japan’s earthquakes?

Answer 8

The Pacific Ring of Fire

Question 9

Multiple Choice: What was the primary cause of the tsunami in 2011? A) Volcanic eruption B) Earthquake C) Landslide

Answer 9

B) Earthquake

Question 10

True or False: The 2011 earthquake was the most powerful ever recorded in Japan.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the name of the scale used to measure the intensity of earthquakes?

Answer 11

Moment Magnitude Scale

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The Japanese government issued a tsunami warning for the ______ coast.

Answer 12

Eastern

Question 13

What was the immediate response of the Japanese government following the earthquake?

Answer 13

Declaration of a state of emergency

Question 14

What type of natural disaster is characterized by a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust?

Answer 14

Earthquake

Question 15

How many people were displaced as a result of the disaster?

Answer 15

Approximately 470,000

Question 16

Multiple Choice: What type of wave is a tsunami? A) Longitudinal B) Transverse C) Both A and B

Answer 16

C) Both A and B

Question 17

What organization provided international aid to Japan after the disaster?

Answer 17

United Nations

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The earthquake occurred off the coast of ______ Prefecture.

Answer 18

Miyagi

Question 19

True or False: Tsunami waves travel faster than jet planes.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What was one major long-term impact of the 2011 disaster on Japan?

Answer 20

Increased scrutiny and regulations on nuclear energy

Question 21

What warning system was used to alert residents of the tsunami threat?

Answer 21

Tsunami warning system

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The disaster prompted widespread ______ efforts across Japan.

Answer 22

reconstruction

Question 23

Which international event did the 2011 disaster lead to discussions about nuclear safety?

Answer 23

Chernobyl disaster anniversary

Question 24

Multiple Choice: How many aftershocks were recorded following the main earthquake? A) 500 B) 1,000 C) 2,000

Answer 24

B) 1,000

Question 25

True or False: The 2011 tsunami affected countries beyond Japan.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What was the main challenge faced by rescue teams after the tsunami?

Answer 26

Debris and destruction