The owners of a controversial oil pipeline in the US have been refused permission to complete the project

The owners of a controversial oil pipeline in the US have been refused permission to complete the project

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The video covers the events at Standing Rock, where protesters celebrated the denial of a permit for the Dakota Access Pipeline. Despite the victory, there is caution as the energy company might still proceed, and President-elect Trump supports the pipeline. The indigenous people remain central to the movement, with many committed to staying through the winter to protect their land.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the celebration at Standing Rock?

The completion of the pipeline

The denial of the permit for the final section of the pipeline

The arrival of new protestors

The support from the government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential action could the energy company take despite the permit denial?

Switch to renewable energy

Seek support from local communities

Pay a daily fine and continue drilling

Abandon the project

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance did President-elect Donald Trump take regarding the pipeline?

He remained neutral

He supported the pipeline

He suggested an alternative route

He opposed the pipeline

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about the gathering at Standing Rock?

It was the first protest of its kind

It involved a large number of indigenous people coming together

It was supported by the government

It was a peaceful protest without any challenges

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the commitment of some protestors after the main gathering?

To start a new protest elsewhere

To negotiate with the government

To stay through the winter and continue guarding the land

To return home and end the protest