CLEAN : Canadian PM Harper sells Keystone XL

CLEAN : Canadian PM Harper sells Keystone XL

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Business, Social Studies, History

10th - 12th Grade

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The transcript covers various topics including border authority coordination and inspection improvements in North America, economic and energy benefits from a project that could create 40,000 jobs and reduce American offshore oil dependence by 40%, the situation in Syria and the importance of supporting Israel, and the ineffectiveness of the Kyoto Protocol in reducing global emissions without the participation of major emitters like China.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key benefits of the project discussed in the first section?

It will create 40,000 jobs.

It will decrease energy security.

It will reduce border inspections.

It will increase offshore oil dependence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance does Canada take towards the Assad regime in Syria?

Canada imposes tough sanctions against the Assad regime.

Canada has no opinion on the Assad regime.

Canada supports the Assad regime.

Canada provides military aid to the Assad regime.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for Western capitals to support Israel, according to the second section?

Israel is a neutral country.

Israel is a key trading partner.

Israel is a major oil supplier.

Israel is a strong, stable democratic ally.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major criticism of the Kyoto Protocol mentioned in the final section?

It was too strict on developed countries.

It failed to include major emitters outside the developed world.

It was too lenient on emissions targets.

It was only focused on the United States.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is necessary for a global system to effectively address climate change?

Involvement of only developed countries.

Exclusion of China and other major emitters.

Participation of major emitters outside the developed world.

Focus solely on the United States.