Earthquake in a poor part of the world - Haiti Flashcards
1
Q
What is our case study for an earthquake in an LEDC?
A
Haiti
2
Q
What type of plate boundary is it on?
A
Conservative
3
Q
Name the two plates that meet at Haiti
A
North American and Caribbean
4
Q
When did the Haiti earthquake happen?
A
12th January 2010
5
Q
What was the strength of the Haiti earthquake
A
7.2 on the Richter Scale
6
Q
How many people died in the Haiti earthquake
A
Over 200,000
7
Q
How many million people were affected by the Haiti earthquake?
A
3.5
8
Q
A secondary effect of the Haiti earthquake was the outbreak of a disease. Which disease?
A
Cholera
9
Q
How much money did the Haiti Appeal raise?
A
£107 million
10
Q
How many people were living in camps because their homes were destroyed or damaged?
A
Half a million
11
Q
Name a long term response to the Haiti Earthquake
A
- Cash for work programme.
- Roads repaired.
- New buildings built to modern ‘earthquake-proof’ specifications (as older buildings had collapsed)
- Provide sanitation by building 600 latrines and washing areas.
- Support for Haitian farmers and small business, encourage people to stay in rural areas.
- Build back better, earthquake_ proof buildings and alternative fuel sources to reduce deforestation.
