$32B In U.S. Flood Damage Forecast By 2051

$32B In U.S. Flood Damage Forecast By 2051

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The video discusses the current and future economic impact of flood damages, highlighting that $20 billion in damages occurred this year. The 1st St Foundation projects these damages could rise to $32 billion by 2051. As awareness of flood risks and insurance costs increases, it is expected to influence home prices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated amount of flood damages to homes this year according to the 1st St Foundation?

$10 billion

$20 billion

$30 billion

$40 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What organization provided the estimates regarding flood damages?

1st St Foundation

Red Cross

FEMA

National Weather Service

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what year could the flood damages potentially reach up to $32 billion?

2025

2030

2040

2051

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, what is the role of awareness in relation to flood risk?

It decreases flood risk

It increases insurance costs

It impacts home prices

It has no effect

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors are contributing to the impact on home prices as mentioned in the text?

Increased flood risk

Higher insurance costs

Both A and B

None of the above