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9.11 - The 2010 Haiti Earthquake

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In 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti’s capital city, which is called

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Which factor MOST increased the damage in Haiti during the 2010 earthquake?

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In disaster studies, the word ‘reconstruction’ refers to

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Which of the following is an example of infrastructure that can be damaged in an earthquake?

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A major reason earthquakes can become disasters in cities is that

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Poorly built houses are described as being more

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Lack of strong institutions makes recovery harder because institutions help to

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A main road into Port‑au‑Prince is blocked by debris after an earthquake. Which impact is MOST likely to increase?

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Which statement BEST explains why poverty can increase earthquake damage?

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After the 2010 earthquake, water pipes rupture and electricity fails in many areas. These are BEST described as

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A relief team arrives at an airport that has cracked runways and limited fuel. Which reconstruction ‘pillar’ is MOST affected?

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Two Caribbean cities experience similar strong shaking. City A has enforced building codes; City B has many unreinforced block homes. Which outcome is MOST likely?

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A student says: “Reconstruction is just rebuilding houses.” Which correction is BEST?

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Which pair BEST matches ‘institution’ and its role after the Haiti earthquake?

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A disaster manager compares two earthquake events: one in a wealthier Caribbean territory and one in Port‑au‑Prince in 2010. The BEST explanation for higher losses in Haiti is

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Which sequence BEST describes how the 2010 Haiti earthquake became a long‑lasting problem?

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A neighbourhood has crowded housing built with weak blocks on narrow streets. Which TWO factors are MOST clearly shown?

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Aid arrives, but distribution is slow because land records are missing and it is unclear who owns which plots. This problem is MOST closely linked to

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A policy maker wants to reduce future earthquake losses in Port‑au‑Prince‑type conditions. Which combined strategy is MOST effective?

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Which statement BEST shows the difference between a hazard and a disaster using the Haiti case?

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After the earthquake, many people move into temporary shelters. Months later, outbreaks of illness occur due to limited clean water. This BEST shows that

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