True/False
(2021 Western Canadian Heat Wave)
Glaciers and ice caps melted at historic rates due to this event
What is True?
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(1931 China Flood)
The Government of China was able to respond to this natural disaster effectively, insuring flood survivors safety and security
What is False?
(unfortunately, due to political instability, the country relied heavily on foreign aid, and survivors were left impoverished and displaced)
(2021 Western Canadian Heat Wave)
The most affected province
What is British Columbia?
(British Columbia experienced the highest temperature ever recorded in Canada: 49.6°C)
(2021 Western Canadian Heat Wave)
Temperatures reached nearly 50 Degrees Celsius, causing various wildfires
What is True?
(temperatures reached 49.6 degrees in Lytton, British Columbia, a Canadian record high)
(2021 Western Canadian Heat Wave)
The age group most negatively impacted
Who are the elderly?
(particularly those aged 70 and above had the highest death rate)
(1931 China Flood)
Roughly 1.7 million deaths occurred as a result of the flood, and 14 million were left homeless
What is False?
(the death toll was around 3.7 million and 40 million became homeless - it remains one of the most deadly natural disasters in history)
(1931 China Flood)
The estimated financial impact in USD
What is $1 - 2 billion USD?
(2021 Western Canadian Heat Wave)
Healthcare was made a priority in response to the disaster, however, the government made little effort towards climate action
What is False?
(the Canadian Government increased carbon tax, investments in renewable energy, and improved alerts and infrastructure nationally)
(1931 China Flood)
One major river affected by the flooding
What is Yangtze River/ Yellow River/ Huai River/ Grand Canal/ Pearl River?