Haiti Earthquake Case Study Quiz

When did the Haiti earthquake occur?

• 20th January 2010

• 10th January 2010

• 15th January 2010

• 12th January 2010

What was the magnitude of the Haiti earthquake?

• 9.0

• 8.0

• 7.0

• 6.0

Where was the epicentre of the earthquake located?

• 20km from Port au Prince

• 15km from Port au Prince

• 25km from Port au Prince

• 10km from Port au Prince

What type of plate boundary caused the Haiti earthquake?

• Undefined

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

How many people died as a result of the earthquake?

• 250,000

• 300,000

• 230,000

• 200,000

How many people were injured in the earthquake?

• 200,000

• 250,000

• 300,000

• 350,000

How many dwellings were destroyed or badly damaged?

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 250,000

• 350,000

Which country sent rescue teams and 10,000 troops?

• UK

• USA

• Canada

• France

How many people were provided with food rations in the weeks following the earthquake?

• 5.3 million

• 4.3 million

• 3.3 million

• 6.3 million

How much did the UK government donate?

• £25 million

• £10 million

• £15 million

• £20 million