CLEAN: Borneo mega-dam 'nail in the coffin' for local people

CLEAN: Borneo mega-dam 'nail in the coffin' for local people

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the personal experiences of the speaker, highlighting the environmental destruction and its impact on communities. It addresses the economic priorities that favor industries over local communities, leading to social and economic challenges. The speaker reflects on the widespread deforestation, the threat of dams, and the centralization of people from scattered villages, emphasizing the need for better compensation and support for affected communities.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges faced by the community in the first section?

Lack of hunting skills

Excessive rainfall

Overpopulation

Environmental changes and resource scarcity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the forest has been logged according to the second section?

80%

70%

60%

50%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of dam construction mentioned in the second section?

Better transportation

Final nail in the coffin for the environment

Improved water supply

Increased tourism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who benefits financially from the industrialization discussed in the third section?

Local communities

Government officials

Environmental activists

Big tycoons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the changes brought about by centralizing people from scattered villages?

Lack of education

Increased isolation

Decreased employment opportunities

Provision of amenities and facilities