Kelsey Leonard: Why lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans

Kelsey Leonard: Why lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans

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Geography, Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the importance of recognizing water as a living entity deserving legal personhood. It highlights historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples and current global water crises. The speaker argues for a transformation in how we value water, drawing on Indigenous legal systems and successful examples worldwide. The video concludes with a call to action for individuals to advocate for water rights and reconnect with water.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the water vessel brought by the speaker?

It is a traditional artifact of the Shinnecock Nation.

It is used to demonstrate water purification.

It symbolizes the memory-holding capacity of water.

It represents the economic value of water.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is a key solution to water injustices?

Increasing water tariffs.

Granting legal personhood to water.

Building more dams and reservoirs.

Privatizing water resources.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a water crisis example?

Sydney, Australia

Flint, Michigan

Chennai, India

Cape Town, South Africa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the Western legal system?

It grants equal rights to all natural entities.

It prioritizes environmental conservation.

It fails to recognize water's legal personhood.

It effectively protects water rights.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the rights granted to water through legal personhood?

The right to be sold as a commodity.

The right to exist and flourish.

The right to be used for industrial purposes.

The right to be owned by corporations.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated number of people who could be displaced by 2030 due to water scarcity?

500 million

700 million

1 billion

2 billion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river in New Zealand was granted legal personhood?

Yangtze River

Whanganui River

Amazon River

Thames River

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