Haiti & the Quake

What was the magnitude of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

On what date did the Haiti earthquake occur?

• Jan 12, 2010

• Jan 5, 1974

• Jan 12, 2002

• Jan 5, 1989

What was the epicentre of the earthquake in relation to Port-au-Prince?

• 25 km northeast

• 200km east

• 100 km north

• 25 km southwest  

What was a major reason for the high death toll in the Haiti earthquake?

• Freezing cold weather

• Poor building infrastructure

• High tsunami impact

• Remote location

Which tectonic plates were involved in the earthquake?

•  Indo-Australian and Pacific

• Caribbean and South American

• Caribbean and North American

• South American and Nazca

What was one of the key long-term impacts of the earthquake?

• Drought and famine

• Cholera outbreak  

• COVID-19 outbreak

• Large-scale flooding  

What was the primary cause of the destruction in Port-au-Prince during the earthquake?

• High population density

• Geological instability

• Proximity to the ocean

• Severe weather conditions

How many aftershocks were recorded following the 2010 Haiti earthquake?

• 10

• 50

• Over 1000

• 100

What international response was initiated after the Haiti earthquake?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions

• Humanitarian aid and relief efforts

• Military intervention

Which major government building was destroyed in the quake?

• Supreme Court

• National Museum

• Ministry of Culture

• Presidential Palace