Geography

Question 1

Haiti Earthquake (2010) magnitude

Answer 1

7.0

Question 2

Haiti Earthquake primary effects

Answer 2

230,000 deaths, 300,000 injured, 1.5 million homeless (secondary)

Question 3

Haiti Earthquake secondary effects

Answer 3

Cholera outbreak, slow recovery due to poverty

Question 4

Haiti Earthquake immediate response

Answer 4

International aid (UN & Red Cross), rescue efforts

Question 5

Haiti Earthquake long-term response

Answer 5

Rebuilding efforts slowed by corruption

Question 6

Japan Earthquake (2011) magnitude

Answer 6

9.0

Question 7

Japan Earthquake primary effects

Answer 7

16,000 deaths, Fukushima nuclear disaster

Question 8

Japan Earthquake secondary effects

Answer 8

Economic losses ($235 billion), radiation fears, Tsunami

Question 9

Japan Earthquake immediate response

Answer 9

Well-prepared response teams, tsunami warning

Question 10

Japan Earthquake long-term response

Answer 10

Strict building regulations, nuclear energy debate

Question 11

Malawi economic challenges

Answer 11

Landlocked, reliant on agriculture

Question 12

Malawi social / economic issues

Answer 12

High poverty (50% below poverty line)

Question 13

Malawi environmental issues

Answer 13

Deforestation, droughts affecting farming

Question 14

India’s development GDP growth

Answer 14

7% GDP growth

Question 15

India’s development inequality

Answer 15

An increasing Rich-poor divide.

Question 16

India’s development environmental impacts

Answer 16

High pollution levels in cities

Question 17

3 Gorges Dam (China) pros

Answer 17

Provides hydroelectric power, flood control

Question 18

3 Gorges Dam (China) cons

Answer 18

Displaced 1.3 million people, destroyed ecosystems

Question 19

Water Aid in Mali pros

Answer 19

Clean water access, reduced disease

Question 20

Water Aid in Mali cons

Answer 20

Small-scale impact, relies on donations

Question 21

Kampala migration example

Answer 21

Rural-urban migration due to jobs

Question 22

New York migration example

Answer 22

International migration boosts economy

Question 23

Detroit migration example

Answer 23

Decline due to job losses, ‘white flight’

Question 24

Kampala urban economy

Answer 24

Informal jobs dominate (street vendors)

Question 25

New Delhi urban economy

Answer 25

Rapid industrial growth

Question 26

New York urban economy

Answer 26

Finance and tourism

Question 27

New York gentrification

Answer 27

Wealthier people moving in

Question 28

New York housing crisis

Answer 28

Rising rents force low-income families out

Question 29

Vision Mumbai pros / goals

Answer 29

High-rise apartments replace slums

Question 30

Vision Mumbai cons

Answer 30

Displaces communities, unaffordable housing

Question 31

Local Slum Solutions (LSS) pros

Answer 31

Improves sanitation & community-led housing

Question 32

Local Slum Solutions (LSS) cons

Answer 32

Slower, small-scale impact

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of the Three Gorges Dam?

Answer 34

To generate hydroelectric power, control flooding, and improve river navigation.

Question 35

True or False: The Three Gorges Dam has significantly improved the economy of the surrounding region.

Answer 35

True.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The Three Gorges Dam is located on the ______ River.

Answer 36

Yangtze.

Question 37

What environmental impact has the Three Gorges Dam had?

Answer 37

It has caused ecological disruption, including changes in fish populations and sediment flow.

Question 38

What is the goal of WaterAid?

Answer 38

To provide access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to the world's poorest people.

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which country was severely affected by the earthquake in January 2010?

Answer 39

Haiti.

Question 40

What was the magnitude of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?

Answer 40

7.0 on the Richter scale.

Question 41

True or False: The 2010 Haiti earthquake resulted in a significant loss of life and infrastructure.

Answer 41

True.

Question 42

What is one major response to the Haiti earthquake from international organizations?

Answer 42

Provision of humanitarian aid and disaster relief.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: The 2011 Japan earthquake triggered a ______.

Answer 43

tsunami.

Question 44

Multiple Choice: What was the magnitude of the 2011 Japan earthquake?

Answer 44

9.0.

Question 45

What nuclear disaster occurred as a result of the 2011 Japan earthquake?

Answer 45

Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

Question 46

True or False: Vision Mumbai is an initiative aimed at improving urban infrastructure in Mumbai.

Answer 46

True.

Question 47

What key areas does Vision Mumbai focus on?

Answer 47

Housing, transportation, and sanitation.

Question 48

Fill in the blank: Lok Seva is primarily focused on ______.

Answer 48

public service and governance.

Question 49

What is a significant challenge faced by the Three Gorges Dam?

Answer 49

Displacement of local populations and loss of cultural heritage.

Question 50

Multiple Choice: Which agency is involved in providing aid and support to Haiti post-earthquake?

Answer 50

United Nations.

Question 51

What was one of the major economic impacts of the Japan earthquake?

Answer 51

Significant damage to infrastructure and industry, leading to economic losses.

Question 52

True or False: WaterAid operates only in Africa.

Answer 52

False.

Question 53

What does the term 'sustainable development' refer to in the context of Vision Mumbai?

Answer 53

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations.

Question 54

Fill in the blank: The Three Gorges Dam is one of the ______ dams in the world.

Answer 54

largest.

Question 55

What role does community participation play in WaterAid's initiatives?

Answer 55

It is crucial for ensuring that solutions are tailored to local needs and sustainable.

Question 56

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a goal of Lok Seva?

Answer 56

Enhancing citizen engagement in governance.

Question 57

What is one long-term environmental concern associated with the Three Gorges Dam?

Answer 57

Increased risk of landslides and geological instability.

Question 58

True or False: The Japan earthquake led to improvements in building codes and disaster preparedness.

Answer 58

True.

Question 59

What is the significance of the term 'resilience' in the context of post-earthquake recovery?

Answer 59

The ability of communities to recover and adapt after a disaster.