As you watch and listen to the BBC News Report answer the following questions (you may need to watch it more than once):
- On what date did the earthquake occur?
- Which were the most affected areas?
- How was the earthquake rated on the Richter Scale?
- What is the Indian Plate trying to do?
- List the effects of the earthquake on the state of Gujarat using the following subheadings: Buildings / Communications / Freeways / People.
- How much will dealing with crisis cost India?
- Why are there Russian, British and other specialist rescue teams in the area?
- What is the death toll according to the BBC report? Use an internet search to find the final death toll? You may need to look at more than one source.
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