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What percentage of the world's earthquakes occur along the 'Ring of Fire'?
What percentage of the world's earthquakes occur along the 'Ring of Fire'?
What was a contributing factor to the low fatalities during the 2023 earthquake in Taiwan?
What was a contributing factor to the low fatalities during the 2023 earthquake in Taiwan?
Which significant earthquake in Taiwan occurred in 1999?
Which significant earthquake in Taiwan occurred in 1999?
What primarily caused the majority of casualties in the 2023 earthquake?
What primarily caused the majority of casualties in the 2023 earthquake?
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What aspect of earthquake preparedness in Taiwan is noted as being among the most advanced in the world?
What aspect of earthquake preparedness in Taiwan is noted as being among the most advanced in the world?
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What is the primary goal of EDN's plan concerning plastic production by 2040?
What is the primary goal of EDN's plan concerning plastic production by 2040?
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Which action is NOT included in the strategies for reducing plastic production discussed by EDN?
Which action is NOT included in the strategies for reducing plastic production discussed by EDN?
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What concern does Kathleen Rogers highlight regarding microplastics?
What concern does Kathleen Rogers highlight regarding microplastics?
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What immediate action can companies take to mitigate their plastic footprint?
What immediate action can companies take to mitigate their plastic footprint?
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Which of the following is NOT a suggested individual action to reduce single-use plastics?
Which of the following is NOT a suggested individual action to reduce single-use plastics?
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Study Notes
Earthquake in Taiwan
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on April 3, 2024.
- The earthquake was felt across the country, as far away as Hong Kong and Shanghai, China.
- The quake sent boulders and mud tumbling down the mountains, destroying several buildings in Hualien.
- At least 13 people died and over a thousand were injured.
- Rescuers were still searching for six people believed to be buried in the rubble.
- A resident of Taipei said the earthquake was the most intense they had ever felt.
- Taiwan's earthquake preparedness is among the world's most advanced.
- This is due to the island having implemented strict building codes, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.
- 90% of the world's earthquakes occur along the "Ring of Fire".
- The 24,854-mile (40,000 km) horseshoe-shaped area is on the edge of the nine tectonic plates and covers about 90 percent of the earth's surface.
- Over 75 percent of volcano eruptions happen along the Ring of Fire.
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Test your knowledge on earthquake statistics, particularly in Taiwan, and explore the challenges of plastic production as discussed by EDN. This quiz covers significant earthquakes, preparedness strategies, and actions to mitigate plastic pollution. Perfect for students interested in environmental science and disaster management.
