Effects Of Hati Earthquake Flashcards
What date did the Haiti earthquake occur?
January 12, 2010
What was the magnitude of the Haiti earthquake?
7.0
True or False: The epicenter of the Haiti earthquake was located near the capital, Port-au-Prince.
True
Fill in the blank: The earthquake caused extensive damage to __________ in Haiti.
infrastructure
What was the estimated number of casualties from the Haiti earthquake?
Approximately 230,000
What major effect did the earthquake have on Haiti’s economy?
It devastated the economy, leading to increased poverty.
Which organization was prominently involved in the relief efforts following the earthquake?
The United Nations
What type of disaster was the Haiti earthquake classified as?
Natural disaster
True or False: The Haiti earthquake caused a significant increase in homelessness.
True
What was the primary cause of the destruction during the Haiti earthquake?
Poor building construction and lack of infrastructure.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Haiti earthquake? A) Cholera outbreak B) Economic growth C) Displacement of people
B) Economic growth
Fill in the blank: The Haiti earthquake triggered a __________, resulting in further destruction.
tsunami
What role did international aid play in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake?
It provided immediate relief and support for recovery efforts.
What was the impact of the earthquake on Haiti’s healthcare system?
It was severely strained and overwhelmed.
True or False: The Haiti earthquake led to a significant international response.
True
What was one of the long-term effects of the Haiti earthquake on education?
Many schools were destroyed, affecting education access.
Multiple Choice: Which sector was most affected by the earthquake? A) Agriculture B) Tourism C) Construction
C) Construction
What was the estimated number of people displaced by the Haiti earthquake?
Over 1.5 million
Fill in the blank: The earthquake’s aftershocks continued for __________ months.
several
What is one major challenge faced during the rebuilding process after the earthquake?
Corruption and mismanagement of funds.
True or False: The Haiti earthquake had no impact on global awareness of disaster preparedness.
False
What was one environmental impact of the Haiti earthquake?
Landslides and soil erosion.
What is the significance of the Haiti earthquake in terms of seismic activity?
It highlighted the vulnerability of the region to earthquakes.
Fill in the blank: The earthquake was followed by a __________ outbreak.
cholera
What did the Haitian government focus on post-earthquake?
Rebuilding infrastructure and improving resilience.
True or False: The Haiti earthquake resulted in the loss of cultural heritage sites.
True
