Structure of Earth
Name the four main layers of the Earth.
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.
what is the epicentre of an earthquake
The area that experiences the most damage!
In what year did Japan experience its devastating earthquake and tsunami?
2011
What is the capital city of Haiti?
Port-au-Prince.
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific
Which layer is the largest layer at over 80% of earths volume?
Mantle
Give an example of a country that experiences Earthquakes
Japan/Haiti/Turkey/Chilie
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
Magnitude 9.0 (approximately 9.0–9.1).
Haiti is located in which region of the world?
The Caribbean.
How many continents are there in the world?
What is the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?
Pangaea (Pangea).
Name the scale used to measure the strength of an Earthquake .
Richter Scale/Moment Magnitude Scale
Japan's disaster was known as a Triple Disaster. Why?
Earthquake, Tsunami, Nuclear incident
What does it mean if someone lives in poverty
Doesn't have enough money to support themselves; Lacking sufficient resources to meet basic needs; earning less than $2 per day.
Countries that start with C
Canada; Chad; Colombia; Congo; Cyprus
What layer is the only liquid layer?
Outer Core
where do earthquakes occur and why.
On plate boundaries, as pressure builds up as plates move!
Describe three impacts of the Japan 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Examples: deaths, destruction of buildings, coastal flooding, transport disruption, power cuts and Fukushima nuclear accident.
Describe three challenges faced by people living in poverty in Haiti.
unsafe housing, limited healthcare, poor sanitation, unreliable clean water, unemployment and limited access to education.
Which country has the largest population in the world?
India
What is the process called in the mantle that results in the movement of the plates - _______ Currents
Convection!
Why does Magnitude of an Earthquake not always match up with deaths.
Poverty impacts ability of country to prepare for a quake.
Explain two ways Japan's level of development helped the country prepare for or respond to the disaster.
Earthquake-resistant buildings, early-warning systems, evacuation planning, emergency services, strong infrastructure and rescue resources.
Explain why having no military/army made the impacts of the disaster more devastating
No one to rescue/pull people from rubble; no one to stop looting/stealing; no one to reduce panic or organise next steps.
Which two countries share the longest international land border in the world?
USA and Canada