case study of nepal earthquakes

Question 1

What year did the Nepal earthquake occur?

Answer 1

2015

Question 2

What was the magnitude of the Nepal earthquake?

Answer 2

7.8

Question 3

True or False: The epicenter of the Nepal earthquake was located near Kathmandu.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What date did the major earthquake strike Nepal?

Answer 4

April 25, 2015

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The Nepal earthquake caused significant damage to _______ structures.

Answer 5

historical

Question 6

Approximately how many people were killed in the Nepal earthquake?

Answer 6

Around 9,000

Question 7

What was the depth of the earthquake?

Answer 7

15 kilometers

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Nepal earthquake? A) Tsunami B) Landslides C) Floods

Answer 8

B) Landslides

Question 9

What organization provided extensive aid in the aftermath of the earthquake?

Answer 9

United Nations

Question 10

True or False: The Nepal earthquake was the deadliest in the region’s history.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What type of tectonic boundary caused the Nepal earthquake?

Answer 11

Convergent boundary

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The earthquake triggered numerous _______ throughout the region.

Answer 12

aftershocks

Question 13

What was the name of the historical site that was destroyed in the earthquake?

Answer 13

Durbar Square

Question 14

What was the international response to the Nepal earthquake?

Answer 14

Emergency aid and relief efforts

Question 15

Approximately how many people were injured in the Nepal earthquake?

Answer 15

Around 22,000

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which neighboring country provided immediate assistance after the earthquake? A) India B) China C) Bangladesh

Answer 16

A) India

Question 17

What was the main cause of the widespread destruction in Kathmandu?

Answer 17

Poor building infrastructure

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The earthquake had a significant impact on Nepal’s _______ sector.

Answer 18

tourism

Question 19

True or False: The Nepal earthquake was followed by a major volcanic eruption.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What was the primary geological feature responsible for the earthquake?

Answer 20

The collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates

Question 21

What was the estimated cost of damage caused by the Nepal earthquake?

Answer 21

$10 billion

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which organization was NOT involved in the earthquake relief efforts? A) Red Cross B) World Health Organization C) NASA

Answer 22

C) NASA

Question 23

What lasting impact did the earthquake have on Nepal’s infrastructure?

Answer 23

Significant damage and need for reconstruction

Question 24

What was the duration of the main shock of the earthquake?

Answer 24

Approximately 50 seconds

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The Nepal earthquake led to an increase in _______ for building codes.

Answer 25

regulations

Question 26

True or False: The earthquake resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What was the response of the Nepali government to the earthquake?

Answer 27

Declaring a national emergency