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1989 San Francisco Earthquake
1989 San Francisco Earthquake
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How many people were killed because of the earthquake?
3,000
14
67
450
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How long did the earthquake last?
3 minutes
an hour
45 seconds
30 seconds
3
Where was the earthquake centered?
Loma Prieta Peak
Candlestick Park
Tamalpais Mountains
Pier 39
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What were the first things to be shattered during the earthquake?
glass buildings
mirrors
cars
the bridges
5
What major event was interrupted by the earthquake?
olympics
beyonce concert
soccer world cup
baseball world series
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How much did the earthquake cost in damage?
$5 million
$5,000
$5
$5 billion
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What were the main causes of the disaster?
exploding cars
flooding
gas leaks and fires
water leakage
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What was the magnitude of the earthquake
6.66
5.59
6.90
6.69
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what type of houses got most of the damage?
straw
steel
brick
wood
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What type of person had a better chance of survival?
independency
panicky
self-reliance
dependent
