Search Header Logo
U.S. Formally Leaves Paris Climate Change Agreement

U.S. Formally Leaves Paris Climate Change Agreement

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses an international climate accord aimed at mitigating climate change effects. President Trump announced the US's intent to withdraw in 2017, but nearly 200 countries remain committed since its signing in 2015. The accord's goal is to limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Each member country sets its own targets for reducing greenhouse gases and must report their progress accurately.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the international accord mentioned in the video?

To promote global trade

To stem the effects of climate change

To regulate international travel

To enhance military cooperation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did President Trump announce the US's intention to leave the accord?

2015

2018

2016

2017

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many countries are still part of the accord?

About 100

Over 250

Nearly 150

Nearly 200

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the temperature increase limit set by the accord?

1 degree Celsius

2 degrees Celsius

3 degrees Celsius

4 degrees Celsius

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must members of the accord do regarding their greenhouse gas reduction efforts?

Neither set targets nor report

Set targets and report accurately

Only set targets

Only report efforts

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?