NOAA confirms 4 new billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the U.S.

NOAA confirms 4 new billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the U.S.

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The video discusses recent billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the U.S., highlighting NOAA's June climate report. It mentions specific events in Texas and Colorado and provides historical context on the economic impact of such disasters since 1980, totaling over $2.7 trillion.

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the NOAA report mentioned in the video?

Economic growth

Climate and weather disasters

Technological advancements

Healthcare improvements

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which states experienced hail events as reported in the NOAA climate report?

New York and New Jersey

Florida and Georgia

Texas and Colorado

California and Nevada

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many billion-dollar disasters have occurred so far in 2023 according to the report?

15

12

10

18

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Since 1980, how many billion-dollar disasters have been recorded?

500

600

391

200

5.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total financial impact of these disasters since 1980?

$2.7 trillion

$3.5 trillion

$4.2 trillion

$1.5 trillion