CLEAN : IPCC conference comes to a close

CLEAN : IPCC conference comes to a close

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Science, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Edgar from Diplomat East Africa introduces a discussion on climate change, focusing on the IPCC's assessment reports. The IPCC has issued five reports since 1989, with the latest in 2014 being the most comprehensive. These reports require significant volunteer effort, and while more frequent reports could be beneficial, practical limitations exist. Special reports address specific issues between assessment cycles. The IPCC aims to inform policymakers and society, emphasizing integration with the UNFCCC.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Edgar and what event is he associated with in the video?

A diplomat from East Africa, 2015

A scientist from IPCC, 2014

A climate activist from UNFCCC, 2015

A journalist from Diplomat Magazine, 2014

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many assessment reports has the IPCC issued since its founding?

Five

Four

Three

Six

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge mentioned in issuing IPCC assessment reports more frequently?

Political interference

Practical limitations

Insufficient funding

Lack of interest from authors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the IPCC's special reports?

To summarize previous reports

To provide in-depth assessments of specific issues

To focus solely on economic impacts

To replace regular assessment reports

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do IPCC reports aim to be useful to policymakers?

By providing entertainment

By integrating with the UNFCCC calendar

By ignoring scientific data

By focusing on economic growth