Haiti Earthquake: Causes and Impacts

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck near Léogâne, Haiti on 12th January 2010?

• 6.5

• 7.0

• 7.5

• 8.0

How deep was the focus of the earthquake near Leogane, Haiti?

• 16,368 feet

• 23,760 feet

• 33,264 feet

• 41,184 feet

Which two tectonic plates were involved in the earthquake near Léogâne, Haiti?

• Pacific and Eurasian

• Caribbean and North American

• African and South American

• Indian and Australian

What was the estimated number of people who died as a result of the earthquake in Haiti?

• 200,000

• 250,000

• 316,000

• 350,000

How many commercial properties collapsed due to the earthquake in Haiti?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

What was one of the major environmental impacts following the earthquake in Haiti?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Cholera outbreak

• Soil erosion

How much aid was provided by the USA to Haiti in the short term following the earthquake?

• $50 million

• $100 million

• $200 million

• $300 million

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

• 2.1 million

• 3.2 million

• 4.3 million

• 5.4 million

What was a significant social impact of the earthquake in Haiti?

• Increase in tourism

• 4000 inmates escaped from the main prison

• Improved infrastructure

• Decrease in population density

What percentage of households lost their food supply due to the earthquake in Haiti?

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/4