CLEAN : World must adapt to inevitable climate change warns report

CLEAN : World must adapt to inevitable climate change warns report

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the importance of upcoming business summits and the role of current and future generations in combating climate change. It emphasizes the need for global adaptation strategies, drawing parallels to historical events like the Marshall Plan. The speaker highlights the challenges faced and the necessity for strategic planning to ensure economic growth and prosperity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the current generation in combating climate change according to the speaker?

To adapt and live with the consequences

To rely on future generations to solve it

To be the last generation that can change its course

To ignore the issue and focus on other problems

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the motto of the Global Commission on Adaptation mentioned in the video?

Innovate and Inspire

Think Globally, Act Locally

Delay and Pay, or Plan and Prosper

Adapt and Overcome

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event does the speaker compare the global climate initiative to?

The Space Race

The Marshall Plan after World War II

The Cold War

The Industrial Revolution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker hope for regarding the United States and the Paris Climate Agreement?

That the U.S. will create its own agreement

That the U.S. will lead a new coalition

That the U.S. will return to the agreement

That the U.S. will ignore the agreement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphorical language does the speaker use to describe the challenges of climate change?

A storm on the horizon

A mountain to climb

A global Marshall Plan

A race against time