Figurative language refers to the color we use to amplify our writing. It takes an ordinary statement and dresses it up in an evocative frock. It gently alludes to something without directly stating it. Figurative language is a way to engage your readers, guiding them through your writing with a more creative tone.
it would be "How many children are affected by natural disasters every year?"
Explanation:
While the cousin would have experience with the other three and would therefor have answers, Unless she was a professional she would not know the answer to the third.