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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Japan recently commemorated an anniversary of the devastating 9.1 earthquake and tsunami it suffered, and the effects it had on the country. What anniversary was it commemorating?
A
5th anniversary
B
10th anniversary
C
20th anniversary
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history. The earthquake struck below the North Pacific Ocean, 130 kilometers (81 miles) east of Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region, a northern part of the island of Honshu. The Tohoku earthquake caused a tsunami.

Detailed explanation-2: -Several countries, including Australia, China, India, New Zealand, South Korea, and the United States, sent search-and-rescue teams, and dozens of other countries and major international relief organizations such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent pledged financial and material support to Japan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Japan received messages of condolence and offers of assistance from a range of international leaders. According to Japan’s foreign ministry, 163 countries and regions, and 43 international organizations had offered assistance to Japan as of September 15, 2011.

Detailed explanation-4: -Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011, also called Great Sendai Earthquake or Great Tōhoku Earthquake, severe natural disaster that occurred in northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011.

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