For Discussion in Class:

Brainstorm how different aspects of a country's infrastructure would be affected by a major earthquake.

• What areas are often hit by earthquakes, and why are these locations prime earthquake zones because of their geographical features?
  
  
• What aspects of a country's infrastructure may be affected by an earthquake or other natural disaster?
  
  
• How might people living in a rural area be affected differently by a earthquake from those living in urban areas?
  
  
• What industries might be affected by major earthquakes, and why?