Haiti Earthquake Quiz

What was the magnitude of the Haiti earthquake in January 2010?

• 7.0

• 8.1

• 6.5

• 5.1

How far was the epicenter of the Haiti earthquake from Port-au-Prince?

• 13km

• 25km

• 50km

• 75km

What was the depth of the focus of the Haiti earthquake?

• 13km (Shallow)

• 25km (Intermediate)

• 50km (Deep)

• 100km (Very Deep)

What natural disaster occurred shortly after the Haiti earthquake, causing additional impacts?

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

• Landslide

• Drought

What percentage of government and administrative buildings were destroyed in Port-au-Prince due to the earthquake?

• 25%

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

What was the estimated cost of damage to Haiti's economy due to the earthquake?

• $5.1 billion

• $8.5 billion

• $13 billion

• $15 billion

What is the most frequent physical hazard in Haiti during the Northern Hemisphere hurricane season?

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Hurricanes

• Floods

According to the case study, what factor contributes to the development of tropical storms in the Caribbean Sea?

• High-pressure systems

• Low-temperature ocean waters

• Trade wind direction influenced by the Coriolis force

• Stable atmospheric conditions

What was the focal point of the heavy winds and rainfall when Hurricane Tomas hit Haiti's west coast in 2010?

• Port-au-Prince

• Léogâne

• Hispaniola

• Curacao

As of the case study published in April 2018, how many people were estimated to have been made homeless due to the earthquake in Haiti?

• 100,000 people

• 140,000 people

• 1 million people

• 800,000 people