THE SUGAR CRISIS

THE SUGAR CRISIS

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video discusses a large sugar stockpile at Tate and Lyle's Silvertown refinery amidst a supposed sugar shortage and worker blockade. Predictions indicate a potential future shortage of 1.7 million tonnes, two-thirds of the UK's annual consumption. As Britain negotiates for EEC beet sugar and new agreements with Commonwealth suppliers, sugar prices are expected to rise. The video concludes with a humorous note on sugar consumption and a zoo announcement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of the sugar stockpile at Silvertown's Tate and Lyle refinery?

17,000 tonnes

170,000 tonnes

1,700 tonnes

1,700,000 tonnes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted sugar shortage for next year according to Mr. Cube?

17,000,000 tonnes

1,700 tonnes

17,000 tonnes

1,700,000 tonnes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two sources is Britain negotiating with for sugar supply?

African cocoa and Australian honey

American corn sugar and Asian palm sugar

EEC beet sugar and Commonwealth cane sugar

European dairy and South American coffee

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the metaphor used to describe a person without sugar in their tea?

He's entitled to be salty

He's entitled to be bitter

He's entitled to be sour

He's entitled to be sweet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new addition is mentioned at Cube Snaid Zoo?

An out-sized bouncing baby

A giant panda

A rare type of fish

A new species of bird