Legal Concepts and Natural Disasters

The video discusses the concept of 'act of god' in legal contexts, using the 1903 Kansas flood as an example. It explains the criteria for using this defense and how technological advances and human influence on natural disasters are making it harder to apply. The video also highlights MinuteEarth's achievements in 2017 and encourages viewer engagement.

What event in 1903 led to a legal case involving a trainload of butter?

• An earthquake in California

• A flood in Kansas

• A tornado in Texas

• A hurricane in Florida

What term is used in legal contexts to describe events that are beyond human control?

• Divine intervention

• Act of God

• Force majeure

• Natural disaster

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for using the 'Act of God' defense?

• The event was influenced by human actions

• The event was caused by a natural force

• Reasonable precautions could not prevent the damage

• The event was unpredictable

How has technology affected the use of the 'Act of God' defense?

• It has eliminated the need for it

• It has made it harder to use

• It has had no impact

• It has made it easier to use

What was the railway's defense for the butter loss in 1903?

• They had no insurance

• The flood was an 'Act of God'

• The butter was not their responsibility

• The train was not operational

Which natural disaster was intensified by human activities, according to the video?

• Hurricane Sandy

• The 2011 Japan Earthquake

• The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

• Hurricane Katrina

What is one reason why 'Acts of God' cases might increase in the future?

• Stricter environmental laws

• Better insurance policies

• Decreased legal interest

• More frequent natural events

What is the main challenge in proving the 'Act of God' defense today?

• Insufficient scientific data

• Lack of legal precedents

• Increased human influence on natural events

• Inadequate legal representation

What message does MinuteEarth convey to its viewers at the end of the video?

• A call to action for environmental change

• A request for donations

• A thank you for their support

• An announcement of a new series

What does MinuteEarth encourage viewers to share?

• Their scientific research

• Their personal stories

• Their least favorite videos

• Their favorite moments