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What instrument is used to measure earthquakes?
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Give the date and year of the last felt earthquake in Kingston and St.
Andrew.
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State what is liquefaction and in what city was liquefaction experienced
in Jamaica and in what
year.
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Which earthquake is referred to as the ‘great Kingston earthquake?
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In which country was there recently a major earthquake?
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In which area(s) do you find the most active faults in Jamaica?
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Give the exact month and date for the 1957 earthquake and state which
end of the island was most seriously affected?
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Following the
earthquake in 1692, there was an outbreak of a particular disease. Name
the disease.
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What is a Tsunami? In what year and in which city was a tsunami
experienced in Jamaica?
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Give the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of an
earthquake and devised this scale.
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Give two (2) reasons why Jamaica is vulnerable to earthquakes.
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What is an Earthquake?
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Give one example of a Secondary effect and a Primary effect of
earthquake.
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When is the ‘Earthquake Season?’
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Identify three (3) actions to take during an earthquake.
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In what two ways are earthquakes measured?
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Why is it important to monitor earthquakes?
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Which earthquake has its anniversary on January 14, and how many years
anniversary?
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What makes Jamaica vulnerable to Earthquakes?
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List five emergency items you would need if you have to go to a shelter
after an earthquake.
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Where is Jamaica’s Earthquake unit located?
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What is the name if the man whom it was said was ‘swallowed up’ during
the 1692 earthquake?
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What is the name of the organization responsible for promoting
earthquake safety in Jamaica?
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What utilities are often disrupted during an earthquake?
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List three ways to avoid injury during an earthquake.
TRUE OR FALSE
26. Earthquakes can be prevented.
27. If outdoors during an earthquake you should move quickly into a
building.
28. After an earthquake you should immediately go back into the
building.
29. Earthquakes are caused by someone shaking the earth.
30. What three actions should one take after on earthquake. (Not
True or False)
