Environmental Impact of Diet Choices

Environmental Impact of Diet Choices

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video discusses the environmental impact of a meat and dairy-based diet, highlighting studies that show switching to a vegetarian diet can significantly reduce water usage and pollution. It emphasizes the wastefulness of animal-based agriculture and its contribution to carbon emissions and waterway pollution. The video concludes by stressing the importance of preserving water resources and suggests adopting a vegan or vegetarian diet as a solution.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main contradiction highlighted in the introduction regarding environmentalism?

Wasting water while promoting water conservation

Using plastic bags while recycling

Driving a gas-guzzling car while advocating for clean air

Eating a meat-based diet while claiming to be an environmentalist

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to studies, which lifestyle change is more effective for the environment than using hybrid cars?

Using solar panels

Walking instead of driving

Recycling more often

Switching to a vegetarian diet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy is used to describe the inefficiency of animal-based agriculture?

Building a house and not living in it

Cooking too much pasta and wasting most of it

Driving a car without fuel

Planting a garden and not watering it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major environmental impacts of animal-based agriculture mentioned in the video?

Deforestation

Increased carbon emissions

Depletion of fossil fuels

Increased solar radiation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a suggested dietary change to help preserve water resources?

Eating more seafood

Switching to a vegan or vegetarian diet

Consuming only organic meat

Reducing sugar intake

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future challenge is highlighted in relation to water resources?

Increased rainfall

Rising sea levels

Melting glaciers

Water scarcity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does animal-based agriculture contribute to water pollution?

By causing acid rain

Through runoff from chicken and hog farms

By increasing oil spills

Through industrial waste

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended diet to reduce environmental harm according to the video?

High-protein diet

Low-carb diet

Vegan or vegetarian diet

Pescatarian diet