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What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Xinjiang on January 23?
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Xinjiang on January 23?
- 5.5
- 6.2
- 8.0
- 7.1 (correct)
How many people died in the earthquake that struck Gansu on December 18?
How many people died in the earthquake that struck Gansu on December 18?
- 100
- 50
- 200
- 150 (correct)
Why did one scientist encourage officials to introduce stricter building standards in western China?
Why did one scientist encourage officials to introduce stricter building standards in western China?
- To reduce the frequency of magnitude 6-plus quakes
- To ensure buildings can withstand earthquakes (correct)
- To prevent earthquakes from occurring in the future
- To increase construction costs
What did a scientist mention about the records of the last 10 years regarding earthquakes?
What did a scientist mention about the records of the last 10 years regarding earthquakes?
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What was significant about the earthquake that hit Xinjiang on January 23 compared to usual occurrences in that region?
What was significant about the earthquake that hit Xinjiang on January 23 compared to usual occurrences in that region?
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