Haiti Earthquake Flashcards

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1
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What magnitude was Haiti’s earthquake?

A

7.0

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2
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What plate boundary caused the earthquake?

A

Conservative

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3
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How many people died?

A

316,000

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4
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How many people were made homeless?

A

1.5 million

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5
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What was the economic cost between?

A

$7 and $14 billion

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6
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How many hospitals collapsed or were badly damaged?

A

All 8

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7
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What disaster management was in place in Haiti?

A

Nothing: they could not afford any

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8
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What short term relief did Haiti receive?

A

International aid organisation provided basic essentials for survivors

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9
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What disease spread through squatter camps?

A

Cholera

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10
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Which port was damaged?

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Port-au-Prince

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