What does the author imply by stating "We are what is wrong, and we must make it right"?

Humans are responsible for the earth's problems and need to fix them

Humanity is not responsible for the current state of the earth

The earth's fever is a natural phenomenon

The earth's condition is beyond human control

What does the term "pollution" refer to in the context of this text?

The introduction of harmful or poisonous substances into the environment

The process of recycling waste materials

The natural cycle of carbon in the atmosphere

The production of renewable energy sources

What historical event is referenced with the phrase "Winston Churchill applied to those who ignored Adolf Hitler's threat"?

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

According to the text, what is one of the consequences of the Northern Hemisphere tilting away from the sun?

Unprecedented distress that the North Polar ice cap is reported to be "falling off a cliff"

Improved conditions for polar bears

What did the U.S. Navy researchers predict about the North Polar ice cap?

It could be completely gone during summer in less than 22 years

It will increase in size due to colder temperatures

It will remain unchanged for the next century

It will move towards the equator due to the tilt of the Earth

What are people in the frozen Arctic and low-lying Pacific islands planning because of climate change?

They are planning evacuations of places they have long called home

They are planning to invest in renewable energy sources

They are planning to host international climate summits

They are planning to build more ice-resistant structures

Who began to document the increasing CO2 levels day by day?

Roger Revelle and his colleague, Dave Keeling

What characteristic of CO2 makes it difficult for people to grasp the severity of its impact on climate change?

It is invisible, tasteless, and odorless.

It is highly visible and causes immediate health problems.

It has a distinct color that stains the environment.

It is always associated with easily observable weather events.

According to the text, what is the relationship between human actions and the earth's climate now compared to the past?

Human actions and the earth's climate are locked in a relationship similar to war.

Human actions have no significant impact on the earth's climate.

Human actions and the earth's climate are unrelated and independent.

Human actions have helped improve the earth's climate significantly.

What does the term "carbon summer" refer to?

A permanent summer caused by too much heat in the atmosphere.

A season with the highest carbon dioxide emissions.

A government initiative to reduce carbon emissions during summer months.

A celebration of the benefits of carbon dioxide.

What is the consequence of not addressing global warming pollution, as mentioned in the text?

The earth will face a danger of creating a permanent "carbon summer."

The earth will experience a decrease in overall temperatures.

The earth will radiate back out of the atmosphere the heat it normally retains.

The earth will naturally adapt and overcome the pollution without human intervention.

What does the author suggest is necessary to address the climate crisis?

Massive changes that are genuinely inconvenient.

Small, incremental changes that are convenient for society.

Ignoring the issue until it becomes more pressing.

Waiting for technological advancements to solve the problem.

What does the term "eleventh hour" imply in the context of mobilizing for war?

The final moment before it is too late to make a change.

A time for rest before the battle begins.

The beginning of a long and protracted struggle.

The hour when leaders typically give up on finding solutions.

According to the text, what is the consequence of ignoring the challenge posed by the threat mentioned?

Insurmountable and growing penalties

What is the main idea expressed in the text regarding individual actions and collective action?

Collective action is needed alongside individual actions for substantial progress

Individual actions are sufficient for significant progress

Collective action is not necessary for global mobilization

Ideological conformity is more important than collective action

What does the text suggest is necessary for releasing creativity and initiative at every level of society?

Principles, values, laws, and treaties

Strict adherence to traditional values

What is the significance of the Marshall Plan and the United Nations as mentioned in the text?

They are examples of successful long-term vision and cooperation

They represent failures of global cooperation

They highlight the importance of going alone

They are unrelated to the concept of shared responsibility

What is the significance of the "Kanji characters" mentioned in the text in relation to the climate crisis?

They represent the concepts of "danger" and "opportunity."

They indicate the historical causes of climate change.

They symbolize the unity between Chinese and Japanese cultures.

They are used as a symbol for international climate agreements.

What action does the text suggest should be taken regarding new coal-burning facilities?

A moratorium on their construction

Implementation of a universal global cap on emissions

Immediate shutdown of existing facilities

What is proposed as the most effective and simplest way to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis?

A price on carbon with a CO2 tax

Universal global cap on emissions

Moratorium on coal-burning facilities

When is the treaty on universal global cap on emissions suggested to be brought into effect according to the text?

Within two years from the date of the text

What does the author suggest both countries should stop using as an excuse for not taking action on climate change?

The other's behavior as an excuse for stalemate

Lack of technological advancements

Insufficient scientific evidence

Which quote from the text emphasizes the need to create our own path?

"Pathwalker, there is no path. You must make the path as you walk."

"We have a purpose. We are many. For this purpose we will rise, and we will act."

"The future is knocking at our door right now."

"We are standing at the most fateful fork in that path."

According to the text, why does Gore use the word "fever" when referring to the earth?

To personify the earth as being vulnerable and feverish due to global warming

To indicate that the earth is experiencing a temporary illness

To suggest that the earth is healthy and strong

To show that the earth's condition is improving

What consistent conclusion is restated with increasing alarm regarding the earth's condition?

Something basic is wrong and the earth's fever is rising

The earth's fever is a passing affliction that will heal by itself

The experts have a divided opinion on the earth's condition

The earth is in perfect health and requires no further action

What rhetorical strategy does Gore use in the passage to create a sense of urgency?

He uses a metaphor of the earth as a patient and scientists as doctors

He provides statistical data about global warming

He offers a solution to the problem of global warming

He dismisses the opinions of experts on the matter

What is a persuasive speech?

A work of nonfiction that presents a series of arguments to convince people to think or act in a certain way.

A fictional story that entertains the audience.

A report that provides only factual information without any arguments.

A narrative that describes a series of events without trying to persuade.

According to the text, why does Al Gore define the climate crisis as "universal"?

Because it affects everyone in the world similarly.

Because it can be solved by a single person.

Because it affects only the universal leaders.

Because it is a problem that exists outside of Earth.

What does the word "unprecedented" mean as used in the context of the Nobel Speech vocabulary?

Never having happened before; unheard of

Having occurred frequently in the past

A well-known and predictable event

Something that is easily understood

What is the meaning of "emissions" as it appears in the Nobel Speech vocabulary?

Gas or other substances sent into the air

The process of absorbing substances

A type of energy conservation method

According to the Nobel Speech vocabulary, what does "imminent" mean?

Threatening and likely to occur at any moment

Capable of lasting for a long time

Insignificant and unlikely to happen

Al Gore's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech

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