VOICED : Olympics Smelly and polluted, Rio's waters not ready for Games

VOICED : Olympics Smelly and polluted, Rio's waters not ready for Games

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Biology, Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the severe water pollution in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the challenges faced in cleaning up the waters before the 2016 Olympics. Despite significant financial investments and political promises, the situation remains critical, with a large portion of sewage still entering the bay. The video also covers public dissatisfaction with the cleanup efforts and the potential health risks posed to athletes due to the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Organizers remain optimistic, but concerns about safety persist.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Rio's sewage is still being dumped into the Bay?

50%

90%

70%

30%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money has been spent on fighting pollution in Rio over the past 20 years?

$1 billion

$2 billion

$3 billion

$500 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial promise made by authorities regarding the cleanliness of the water for the Olympics?

50% clean

70% clean

80% clean

100% clean

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual item did an athlete report seeing in the water during their first experience?

A rubber tire

A wooden chair

A metal can

A plastic bottle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What health concern was discovered near the Olympic sailing area?

An oil spill

A toxic algae bloom

A super bacteria resistant to antibiotics

A chemical leak