CLEAN : Hundreds of thousands hit NYC streets to protest climate change

CLEAN : Hundreds of thousands hit NYC streets to protest climate change

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Social Studies, Science

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the ongoing battle against climate change, emphasizing the need for a generational shift from dirty to clean energy. It highlights the UN's efforts to build momentum among world leaders and the unprecedented global mobilization with events and marches worldwide. The transcript also draws parallels with past social movements, such as abolition, women's suffrage, civil rights, anti-apartheid, and LGBT equality, noting that all faced numerous challenges before achieving success.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the UN in the fight against climate change as mentioned in the video?

To reduce carbon emissions by 50%

To create new energy sources

To build momentum among world leaders

To stop all fossil fuel usage immediately

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities were mentioned as having significant participation in climate change marches?

New York, Tokyo, and Sydney

Melbourne, London, and Paris

Berlin, Rome, and Madrid

Beijing, Moscow, and Cairo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the global mobilization mentioned in the video?

It led to immediate policy changes

It was organized by a single country

It represents an unprecedented worldwide action for climate change

It is the largest protest in history

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common challenge faced by all great social movements according to the video?

Insufficient media coverage

Innumerable rejections before success

Opposition from governments

Lack of funding

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following movements was NOT mentioned in the video?

Abolition

Women's suffrage

Environmental conservation

LGBT equality