Haiti Earthquake Impact and Response

The video covers the Haiti earthquake of 2010, detailing its causes, impacts, and responses. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.0, struck Haiti, causing significant loss of life and infrastructure damage. It was caused by movement along a transform plate boundary between the North American and Caribbean plates. The disaster resulted in over 200,000 deaths, 300,000 injuries, and left 1.5 million people homeless. International aid and rescue efforts were significant, with donations and support from various countries.

What was the magnitude of the Haiti earthquake in 2010?

• 6.5

• 7.0

• 7.5

• 8.0

Which two tectonic plates were involved in the Haiti earthquake?

• Pacific and North American

• Eurasian and Indian

• African and South American

• North American and Caribbean

How many people were estimated to have died as a result of the Haiti earthquake?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

• 250,000

What was the estimated economic damage caused by the Haiti earthquake?

• 10 billion dollars

• 16 billion dollars

• 12 billion dollars

• 14 billion dollars

What disease outbreak occurred due to polluted water sources after the earthquake?

• Malaria

• Cholera

• Dengue

• Typhoid

What was one of the causes of fires in Port-au-Prince after the earthquake?

• Gas mains fractures

• Volcanic activity

• Lightning strikes

• Electrical faults

Where were many refugee camps set up following the earthquake?

• Mountains

• Beaches

• Stadiums

• Golf courses

How many bottles of water were distributed as part of the international aid?

• 200,000

• 500,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

Which countries sent specialist international rescue teams to Haiti?

• Italy, Spain, South Africa, Egypt

• France, Germany, Brazil, Japan

• China, India, Russia, Australia

• UK, USA, Canada, Mexico

How many doctors were funded by the UK government to assist in Haiti?

• 100

• 115

• 130

• 145