The Haiti Earthquake

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Which industry in Haiti was one of the worst affected by the earthquake?

  • Clothing (correct)
  • Tourism
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing

How many buildings, including the President's Palace, were destroyed or badly damaged?

  • 100,000
  • 250,000 (correct)
  • 50,000
  • 10,000

What was the main cause of job loss in Haiti after the earthquake?

  • Building destruction (correct)
  • Government corruption
  • Lack of education
  • Economic recession

What was the impact of the large number of deaths on hospitals and morgues?

<p>They became overcrowded (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was it difficult to provide aid to the affected area?

<p>Airport issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many people were affected by the earthquake in Haiti?

<p>3 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people lost their jobs due to the destruction of buildings?

<p>20% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many homes and buildings were destroyed or badly damaged in the earthquake?

<p>250,000 homes and 30,000 buildings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major problems caused by the large number of deaths in Haiti?

<p>Overflowing hospitals and morgues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the main prison in Haiti after the earthquake?

<p>It was destroyed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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