UN: Weather Disasters Soar In Numbers, Cost, But Deaths Fall

The video discusses the increasing frequency and destructiveness of disasters, as highlighted by a UN report that analyzed over 11,000 weather events in the past 50 years. It notes that while disasters are more frequent and destructive, they are less deadly. The report shows a significant increase in the number of disasters from about 700 per year in the 1970s to over 3000 per year now.

How has the destructiveness of weather events changed over time?

• They are twice as destructive as before.

• Their destructiveness has remained the same.

• They are now seven times more destructive.

• They have become less destructive.

Which of the following statements is true about the deadliness of weather events?

• They are more deadly now.

• Their deadliness has decreased.

• They are equally deadly as before.

• Their deadliness has increased sevenfold.

What did the UN report analyze?

• The economic impact of weather events.

• The political response to climate change.

• The technological advancements in weather prediction.

• Over 11,000 weather events over the past 50 years.

How many disasters did the world experience annually in the 1970s?

• About 3000

• About 1500

• About 500

• About 700

What is the current annual number of disasters?

• About 2000

• Exactly 1500

• Over 3000

• Less than 1000