Case Study: The Sichuan Earthquake Flashcards
0
Q
When did the Sichuan earthquake hit?
A
May 2008, it measured 7.9 on the Richter Scale
1
Q
Where was the Sichuan province?
A
China
2
Q
Name the two plates involved in the Sichuan Earthquake
A
The Indian plate and the Eurasian plate
3
Q
How many people died in the Sichuan earthquake?
A
70,000 people died, 10,000 of them were school children
4
Q
How many people were left homeless after the Sichuan earthquake?
A
5,000,000 people were left homeless
5
Q
Name 2 negative effects from the Sichuan earthquake
A
Landslides blocked valleys and many diseases were spread.
