VOICED : Filipinas: millones de evacuados por tifon

As a powerful typhoon approaches the Philippines, it is expected to be the strongest to hit the Southeast Asian archipelago this year. Authorities are preparing for its impact, with millions seeking shelter in churches, schools, and other makeshift refuges. Over 500,000 families are set to be evacuated from eastern regions before the typhoon, named Gupit, arrives. The storm, downgraded from a super typhoon, is generating winds of 215 km/h. The Philippines, a developing nation, has faced increasingly violent storms in recent years, attributed to climate change. The previous super typhoon, Haiyan, caused over 7,000 deaths.

What is the main concern for the Filipinos as the typhoon approaches?

• The typhoon might miss the country entirely.

• It could affect areas already hit by a previous typhoon.

• The typhoon is expected to weaken significantly.

• There is no concern as the typhoon is not strong.

How many families are expected to be evacuated in the eastern Philippines?

• 200,000 families

• 100,000 families

• 500,000 families

• 1,000,000 families

What was the wind speed of the typhoon as it approached from the Pacific Ocean?

• 150 kilometers per hour

• 215 kilometers per hour

• 300 kilometers per hour

• 400 kilometers per hour

What is one reason scientists believe storms have become more violent in recent years?

• Urbanization

• Climate change

• Deforestation

• Increased volcanic activity

How many casualties were caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

• Over 1,000

• Over 3,000

• Over 7,000

• Over 5,000