The 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan killed approximately 21,000 people while the 2010 earthquake in Haiti killed approximately 316,000 people because _______.

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The construction methods in Haiti were not as good as those used in Japan, which led to more buildings collapsing and more people being killed. The larger magnitude and energy released in the earthquake in Haiti may have also played a role, but the main factor was the poor construction methods. The population size was not a major factor, as both Japan and Haiti have similar population densities. There was no tsunami generated by the earthquake in Haiti that caused much of the damage, as it was primarily a land-based earthquake. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

The 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan Killed Approximately 21,000