What is a key difference in the impact of earthquakes between high-income and low-income countries?

Earthquake Impacts and Tectonic Plates

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
High-income countries experience more severe impacts.
Impacts are generally worse in low-income countries.
There is no difference in impacts between the two.
Low-income countries have better response mechanisms.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tectonic plates are involved in the Nepal earthquake?
South American and African
African and Eurasian
Pacific and North American
Indian and Eurasian
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mountain range is associated with the tectonic activity in Nepal?
Alps
Himalayas
Rockies
Andes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the magnitude of the Italy earthquake in 2009?
7.1
5.8
6.3
8.0
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tectonic plates are involved in the Italy earthquake?
South American and African
Eurasian and African
Indian and Pacific
North American and Eurasian
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the death toll higher in Nepal compared to Italy?
Nepal had a higher population density.
Italy had better building codes and response systems.
The earthquake in Nepal was of a higher magnitude.
Italy is closer to the epicenter of tectonic activity.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a primary reason for the difference in earthquake impacts between Nepal and Italy?
Geographical location
Economic development level
Time of occurrence
Magnitude of the earthquake
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