1. According to our curriculum, what type of natural disaster is common in Mexico City and why? (Include Unit, Lesson, Slide number)

(2 points)

2. According to our text what are the people called that dig to find and rescue people after the above mentioned natural disaster? (Include unit, lesson, and slide number) (2 points)

1 answer

1. In Unit 4, Lesson 2, Slide 5 of our curriculum, it states that earthquakes are a common natural disaster in Mexico City. This is due to the city being located on the intersection of three tectonic plates, making it very seismically active.

2. In Unit 4, Lesson 2, Slide 6 of our text, the people who dig to find and rescue people after earthquakes are called "topos." These are volunteers who specialize in urban search and rescue operations.