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Before COVID-19 spread globally, parts of Africa faced a severe locust plague, the worst in 70 years. A second wave, 20 times larger, is now threatening the region, with young locusts migrating from Somalia. This crisis endangers millions already at risk, and efforts to combat it may inadvertently spread COVID-19. The UN warns that the locust plague, exacerbated by climate change, poses an unprecedented threat to food security. Favorable breeding conditions suggest another wave could emerge by June or July, coinciding with new harvests.

What was the scale of the initial locust invasion in Africa before the spread of COVID-19?

• The largest in 50 years

• The largest in 70 years

• The largest in 100 years

• The largest in 30 years

How much larger is the second wave of locusts compared to the first?

• 25 times larger

• 15 times larger

• 10 times larger

• 20 times larger

What additional risk do people face when gathering to combat the locust plague?

• Increased risk of malaria

• Dehydration

• Spreading COVID-19

• Increased risk of locust bites

What has the UN identified as a contributing factor to the locust plague?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Climate change

When is the next wave of locust swarms expected to occur?

• In May and June

• In June and July

• In July and August

• In August and September