What aspect of urban planning has contributed to Haiti's increased vulnerability to earthquakes?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the specific aspect of urban planning that has made Haiti more vulnerable to earthquakes, providing multiple choice answers to select from. This requires knowledge of both urban planning and the geographical features of Haiti related to earthquakes.
Answer
Lack of land planning and inadequate building codes.
The lack of land planning and inadequate building codes have contributed to Haiti's increased vulnerability to earthquakes.
Answer for screen readers
The lack of land planning and inadequate building codes have contributed to Haiti's increased vulnerability to earthquakes.
More Information
Haiti's vulnerability is exacerbated by poor urban planning, including the widespread construction of informal settlements and the absence of effective land use regulations and building standards.
Tips
Common mistakes include neglecting the role of social factors such as poverty and governance issues in the vulnerability context.
Sources
- 'The cause of the disaster in Haiti is social' - expert | PreventionWeb - preventionweb.net
- Haiti and the Historical Construction of Disasters | NACLA - nacla.org
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