Haiti's 2008 earthquake resulted in over 230,000 deaths whereas Japan's 2011 earthquake resulted in 20,000 deaths.What explains the differences in loss of life?
A) effectiveness of search & rescue operations
B) strength of the earthquake
C) in Haiti there was also a tsunami that followed the earthquake
D) local building standards
E) effectiveness of search and rescue operations and local building standards

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Both the effectiveness of search and rescue operations and local building standards played a significant role in the differences in loss of life. Japan has strict building codes that require buildings to be constructed in a way that can withstand earthquakes. Additionally, Japan has a highly trained and effective search and rescue operation, which helped save many lives. In contrast, in Haiti, buildings were often constructed without adequate infrastructure and building codes, making them more vulnerable to severe damage during an earthquake. Haiti also lacked the resources and coordination necessary for effective search and rescue operations.

Haiti's 2008 Earthquake Resulted in Over 230,000 Deaths Whereas Japan's