2010

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2010

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How deep is 2010?4.9 million barrels
2. What is the magnitude of chile earthquake?8.8
3. What is the year of ipad release?2010
4. What big natural disaster happened in Haiti in 2010?In January 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, destroying many buildings and hurting many people.
5. Why was the Chile earthquake in 2010 less deadly than the Haiti earthquake?The Chile quake was stronger (8.8) but many people were saved because Chile had better building codes and was prepared.

Seismic Activity: The shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from the movement of rock beneath the surface.
Antimatter: A hypothetical type of matter composed of antiparticles, which annihilates when it comes into contact with ordinary matter.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem, encompassing species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity.
Tablet Computer: A portable personal computer with a touchscreen interface, typically used for browsing the internet, playing games, and consuming media.