Haiti Earthquake Impact and Response

The 2010 Haiti earthquake, a magnitude 7 event, struck near Port-au-Prince, causing massive destruction due to the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden Fault. The quake resulted in over 230,000 deaths, 300,000 injuries, and left 2 million homeless. Immediate responses included international aid, while long-term efforts focused on rebuilding. Haiti's low-income status and lack of preparedness exacerbated the disaster's impact.

What type of plate boundary is the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden Fault?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Conservative

• Transform

How many commercial buildings collapsed due to the earthquake?

• 10,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

What was one of the secondary impacts of the earthquake?

• Increase in tourism

• Increase in crime

• Decrease in population

• Decrease in crime

Which country donated 2.6 million bottles of water as an immediate response?

• Brazil

• United States

• Canada

• France

How many UN troops and police were sent to help maintain order?

• 500

• 400

• 300

• 600

What amount did the International Monetary Fund approve for rebuilding?

• $100 million USD

• $102 million USD

• $105 million USD

• $110 million USD

How many camps were still housing people a year after the earthquake?

• 1,000

• 1,200

• 1,300

• 1,500

Why was Haiti particularly vulnerable to the earthquake's effects?

• It had poorly built structures and relied on foreign aid

• It was well-prepared with resources

• It had many earthquake-resistant buildings

• It had a high-income economy