Boris Johnson: Still a very long way to go in climate change fight

Boris Johnson: Still a very long way to go in climate change fight

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Science, Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the progress and challenges of COP26, emphasizing the need for continued action against climate change. It highlights commitments to forest protection, net zero targets, and financial support for developing countries. Despite optimism, the speaker warns against complacency and stresses the importance of real action to meet climate goals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's attitude towards the progress made in the initial stages of COP 26?

Cautiously optimistic

Indifferent

Pessimistic

Overly optimistic

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the world's forests is aimed to be protected by the end of the decade?

70%

100%

50%

85%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is mentioned as having committed to reducing a billion tons of carbon by switching to renewable energy?

United States

India

China

Brazil

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total amount the UK has committed to international climate finance by 2025?

£15 billion

£12.6 billion

£10 billion

£20 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country announced a $10 billion commitment over the next five years?

Germany

Japan

Canada

Australia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's message to the negotiators at COP 26?

To focus only on economic growth

To ensure no backtracking and maintain progress

To ignore public opinion

To relax and take their time

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the urgency of climate action?

A sinking ship

A ticking clock on a doomsday device

A burning candle

A race against time