CLEAN : Activists hold protest with 'climate fire' ahead of COP26 in Glasgow

CLEAN : Activists hold protest with 'climate fire' ahead of COP26 in Glasgow

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Science, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the significance of COP 26 in Glasgow, emphasizing the urgent need for world leaders to act on climate change to prevent catastrophic outcomes. It highlights the importance of staying below 1.5 degrees of warming and the role of the US, particularly President Joe Biden, in taking decisive climate action. The video underscores the life-or-death stakes of the conference and the necessity for global cooperation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of COP 26 as mentioned in the introduction?

To enhance international tourism

To increase global trade

To promote technological innovation

To address the climate crisis and keep warming below 1.5 degrees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the commitments made in Paris according to the transcript?

They were only focused on economic growth

They were primarily about reducing taxes

They are a foundation to build upon for further climate action

They are outdated and irrelevant

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent climate events in the US are highlighted in the transcript?

Droughts in the Midwest

Heatwaves in the Southeast

Floods in the Northeast

Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and super storms on the Gulf Coast

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What opportunity does Joe Biden have at COP 26 according to the transcript?

To take significant climate action

To negotiate trade deals

To promote US tourism

To discuss military alliances

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action can Joe Biden take immediately to help avert the climate crisis?

Increase military spending

Take executive action for climate measures

Cut taxes for corporations

Promote fossil fuel usage