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Since 1900, more than two million people have died during earthquakes(地震).The earthquakes below are among the largest and most dangerous of the 20th century.

(1)

The largest earthquake in size happened in ________.

[  ]

A.

1906

B.

1920

C.

1934

D.

1960

(2)

The earthquake which happened in ________ killed the most people.

[  ]

A.

Mexico

B.

Japan

C.

China

D.

Chile

(3)

How many largest earthquakes happened in the 20th century?

[  ]

A.

Nine

B.

Ten

C.

Eleven

D.

Twelve

答案:1.D;2.C;3.B;
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