Morocco P2

Question 1

Why did rescue teams struggle to reach rural communities in Morocco after the earthquake?

Answer 1

The earthquake hit very rural areas, making it difficult for rescue teams to help

Rural areas often lack infrastructure, which complicates rescue efforts.

Question 2

What was the structural issue with houses in rural Morocco during the earthquake?

Answer 2

The houses were not very structurally strong and were made out of mud bricks

Mud bricks are not stable during large earthquakes.

Question 3

What happened to the mud brick houses during the earthquake?

Answer 3

All the mud bricks crumbled, causing people trapped underneath to have less space to breathe

Crumbling mud bricks can fill air pockets, making it difficult for survivors.

Question 4

What are mud bricks primarily composed of?

Answer 4

Mud bricks are essentially dry blocks of mud

They are a traditional building material but lack durability.

Question 5

How did the close proximity of buildings affect the earthquake’s impact?

Answer 5

Buildings being practically on top of each other could cause a domino effect during the earthquake

A domino effect can lead to more buildings collapsing.

Question 6

What will need to happen to the buildings that fell down after the earthquake?

Answer 6

All the buildings that fell down will have to be rebuilt

Rebuilding efforts can take significant time and resources.