CLEAN : Failure to stop climate change has severe impact on Africa

CLEAN : Failure to stop climate change has severe impact on Africa

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the severe impacts of climate change on regions like South Africa, Africa, and the USA. It highlights the USA's significant historical contribution to global warming, which is around 20% currently but was higher in the past. This historical context is used to argue for the USA to take more substantial and immediate actions compared to developing countries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which regions are expected to face severe impacts due to climate change?

Antarctica and the Arctic

Asia and Australia

South Africa, Africa, and the United States

South America and Europe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of global warming is attributed to the United States?

20%

10%

15%

25%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it argued that the United States should take more immediate action against climate change?

Due to their historical contribution to global warming

Because they have the largest population

Due to their geographical location

Because they have the most advanced technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical significance of the United States' contribution to climate change?

It has been negligible

It has been less than 10%

It has always been minimal

It has been greater than 20%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument for the United States to act sooner than developing countries?

They have more resources

They have contributed more historically

They have better technology

They are more affected by climate change