Natural Disaster Preparedness and Impact

The video discusses the severe impact of climate change on the environment and human life, highlighting over 11,000 weather-related disasters in the past 50 years. It emphasizes the increase in extreme weather events in Vietnam, such as storms and droughts, and the necessity of improving early warning systems. The importance of disaster preparedness and community involvement is stressed, with a focus on using technology and government policies to mitigate risks. The video calls for urgent action to enhance resilience and protect livelihoods.

What has been the average daily global death toll due to weather-related disasters over the past 50 years?

• 300 people

• 200 people

• 115 people

• 50 people

How much economic damage has the world suffered due to weather-related disasters in the past 50 years?

• 4.5 trillion USD

• 2.5 trillion USD

• 1.5 trillion USD

• 3.64 trillion USD

In the past 10 years, how many people in Vietnam have died or gone missing due to natural disasters?

• 2,600 people

• 1,600 people

• 3,600 people

• 4,600 people

What percentage of Vietnam's GDP is lost annually due to natural disasters?

• 1.5% to 2%

• 0.5% to 1%

• 2% to 2.5%

• 1% to 1.5%

What year had an unusually high number of storms affecting Vietnam?

• 2016

• 2017

• 2019

• 2018

What is a key factor in reducing the risks associated with natural disasters?

• Improving early warning systems

• Increasing population density

• Reducing technological advancements

• Ignoring climate change

What technological advancement has been emphasized to extend the forecast period for natural disasters?

• Satellite imaging

• 3D printing

• Artificial intelligence

• Drones

What was a significant outcome of the early warning for the 2019-2020 drought in the Mekong Delta?

• Successful government reorganization and preparation

• Mass migration

• Increased agricultural output

• Record-breaking rainfall

What is a critical component of disaster preparedness at the local level?

• Building more skyscrapers

• Increasing tourism

• Developing local response teams

• Reducing education

Why is early action crucial in the context of natural disasters?

• It causes more damage

• It delays government response

• It saves lives and protects livelihoods

• It increases economic losses