CLEAN : Europe: get out of bed with Monsanto demo in Brussels

CLEAN : Europe: get out of bed with Monsanto demo in Brussels

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Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the future vision for Europe, emphasizing the need for change in agricultural practices. It highlights the public's opposition to the renewal of the toxic pesticide glyphosate, despite pressure from Monsanto. The European Commission is criticized for not listening to citizens who demand a full ban. The video also addresses Monsanto's attempts to undermine respected organizations like IARC to push for glyphosate's relicensing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's vision for Europe's future?

Immediate changes with no long-term planning

A focus on short-term gains

Ignoring the role of agriculture

A long-term plan involving farmers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the European Commission's stance on glyphosate differ from public opinion?

The public supports glyphosate, but the Commission does not

Both the public and the Commission support glyphosate

The Commission is renewing glyphosate despite public opposition

The Commission supports a ban, aligning with public opinion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the public's stance on glyphosate according to the speaker?

They are indifferent to its use

They want it to be used more widely

They desire a complete ban

They support its limited use

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What organization did Monsanto allegedly attack?

The International Agency for Research on Cancer

The World Health Organization

The European Commission

The European Citizens Initiative

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about Monsanto's influence?

It is irrelevant to the issue

It is beneficial for Europe

It should be reduced

It should be increased

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