VOICED: Bolivians watch their glacier melt away

VOICED: Bolivians watch their glacier melt away

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the historical significance and current decline of Bolivia's Shackle Tea Glacier, once a major tourist attraction. It highlights the glacier's rapid disappearance due to global warming, which has broader implications for regional ecosystems and communities. The video also addresses cultural and economic concerns, particularly among the younger generation, and outlines Bolivia's response, including demands for industrialized countries to address their contributions to climate change and efforts to secure water resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Bolivia's shackle tea glacier known for in the past?

Having the most diverse wildlife

Hosting the highest ski slope globally

Being the largest glacier in the world

Being the coldest place on Earth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of the shackle tea glacier?

It is expanding rapidly

It is shrinking faster than expected

It has completely disappeared

It remains unchanged

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader impact does the glacier's disappearance have?

It serves as a warning for other ecosystems

It affects only the local tourism industry

It improves the local climate

It has no significant impact

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do younger generations feel about the glacier's disappearance?

They are happy about the changes

They are concerned about the future

They are unaware of the situation

They are indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action has Bolivia taken in response to global warming?

They increased industrial activities

They banned all tourism

They demanded compensation from industrialized countries

They have ignored the issue