23 Questions
What is the estimated number of people in northwest Syria who rely on humanitarian assistance?
4.1 million
What is the status of the aid operation in northwest Syria in response to the earthquakes?
The UN is scaling up its cross-border aid operation to support those affected in northwest Syria.
What is the main reason for the state of emergency declared in 10 provinces of Turkey?
A series of earthquakes
What was the cause of the floods in southern Turkey?
Heavy rainfall
True or false:There were only two earthquakes that hit southern Turkey in February.
False
How many tents were destroyed in northwest Syria due to heavy rainfall and storms?
600
Why is aid delivery more challenging in Syria compared to other disasters?
The complex humanitarian emergency in Syria makes aid delivery more challenging, as the government does not control all of the affected areas.
Who is coordinating the response to the earthquakes in Turkey?
AFAD and the Turkish Red Crescent
Who is coordinating the response to the earthquakes in Turkey?
The Turkish Red Crescent and AFAD
True or false: The earthquakes did not cause any damage or loss of life.
False
True or false: The Turkish government did not request any international assistance.
False
How many people in northwest Syria depend on humanitarian assistance?
4.1 million
How will the earthquakes in Turkey impact the humanitarian crisis in Syria?
It will exacerbate the crisis
What is the risk faced by the people affected by the dam collapse and subsequent flooding?
Catching waterborne diseases
What are some of the vulnerabilities exacerbated by the earthquakes in southern Turkey?
The earthquakes have exacerbated vulnerabilities in the region, including damaged buildings and ongoing trauma.
True or false: The UN is not providing aid to those affected in northwest Syria.
False
What was the impact of heavy rains and floods on the affected population in southern Turkey?
Heavy rains and floods in March further impacted the affected population, destroying tents and causing deaths.
True or false: The Syrian government controls all of the affected areas.
False
What must humanitarian organizations consider while providing assistance and beginning recovery in the affected areas?
Humanitarians must account for indirect and cascading disaster impacts while providing assistance and beginning recovery.
What is the current risk faced by the displaced population in southern Turkey?
The displaced population is partially returning, but there is a risk of waterborne diseases due to the damaged dam.
True or false: The earthquakes did not exacerbate vulnerabilities in the region.
False
Why is international support and coordination crucial for effective disaster response in the region?
International support and coordination are crucial for effective disaster response in the region due to the scope and complexity of the disaster, and the need to coordinate with different actors and stakeholders.
True or false: There is no risk of waterborne diseases due to the damaged dam.
False
Study Notes
- Turkey declared a level-4 emergency and a state of emergency in 10 provinces following earthquakes.
- Governments around the world offered aid and deployed rescue teams.
- The earthquakes killed at least 4 people and injured over 200 in southern Turkey.
- Damaged buildings are at high risk of collapse, and survivors may experience trauma.
- Syria's complex humanitarian crisis will be exacerbated by the earthquakes.
- The area hardest hit by the earthquake in Syria is not controlled by the government.
- 4.1 million people in northwest Syria depend on humanitarian assistance.
- Getting aid to affected Syrians is likely to be more difficult.
- Turkey is coordinating the response with AFAD and the Turkish Red Crescent.
- The UN coordinates assistance to Syria's northwest from Turkey, while Damascus coordinates assistance in government-controlled Syria.
Test your knowledge of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and their impact on Syria with this informative quiz. From the level-4 emergency declared by Turkey to the aid offered by governments around the world, this quiz covers various aspects of the disaster. Learn about the casualties, the damage to buildings, and the challenges faced in providing humanitarian assistance to those affected. Take the quiz to see how much you know about the earthquakes and their impact on the region.
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