CLEAN : Netherlands: World's tallest country gets that shrinking feeling

CLEAN : Netherlands: World's tallest country gets that shrinking feeling

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Biology, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the factors influencing the height of the Dutch population. It highlights the role of nutrition, particularly milk consumption, and the impact of wealth and healthcare on height. Additionally, it addresses how migration from non-Western countries, where people are generally shorter, has contributed to a slight decrease in average height in the Netherlands.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the dietary factors mentioned that contributes to the height of the Dutch population?

High consumption of fish

Eating a lot of bread

Consuming large amounts of meat

Drinking a lot of milk

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does wealth influence the height of a population according to the transcript?

It decreases the average height

It has no effect on height

It increases height through better healthcare and nutrition

It only affects the height of children

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential outcome of a country becoming wealthier, as mentioned in the transcript?

No change in average height

Decreased average height

Increased average weight

Increased average height

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason mentioned for the slight decrease in average height in the Netherlands?

Increased consumption of unhealthy foods

Migration of shorter populations

Lack of exercise

Climate change

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which population is mentioned as having a shorter average height than the Dutch?

Southern European populations

Non-Western populations

Northern European populations

Western populations