Earthquakes: The 1964 Alaskan Earthquake
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In what year did the Alaskan earthquake occur?

  • 1966
  • 1963
  • 1965
  • 1964 (correct)
  • What type of natural disaster is being referred to in the passage?

  • Earthquake (correct)
  • Hurricane
  • Tsunami
  • Volcano
  • What is the location of the earthquake mentioned in the passage?

  • Florida
  • California
  • Alaska (correct)
  • Hawaii
  • How many deaths were caused by the earthquake mentioned in the passage?

    <p>115</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the amount of property damage caused by the earthquake?

    <p>$540 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which earthquake caused more property damage?

    <p>The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lives were lost in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake?

    <p>63</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the two earthquakes mentioned in the passage?

    <p>One caused more damage, but fewer deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate damage estimate in the 1994 Northridge earthquake?

    <p>$30 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many deaths were caused by the 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake?

    <p>Over 5200 deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of earthquake casualties and property damage?

    <p>A variety of causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of major earthquakes?

    <p>They dramatically demonstrate the earth's dynamic, changing system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general representation of earthquakes?

    <p>A release of built-up stress in the lithosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do earthquakes typically occur?

    <p>Along faults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the file format shown in the text?

    <p>CU22</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the company name mentioned in the text?

    <p>Aspose Pty Ltd.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the person mentioned in the text?

    <p>محمد جميل خطاب</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the app mentioned in the text used for?

    <p>Document scanning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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