INTERVIEW: Pierce Brosnan with Keely Shaye Smith on coming out tonight (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

INTERVIEW: Pierce Brosnan with Keely Shaye Smith on coming out tonight (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses a PSA urging President Obama to uphold the moratorium on whaling, established in 1986, against a proposed deal to legalize commercial whaling with Japan, Norway, and Iceland. It highlights the threats whales face, especially from pollution and oil spills, and criticizes BP for their negligence in the oil spill. The video calls for protecting endangered species and maintaining the ban on commercial whaling.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the PSA letter mentioned in the video?

To criticize President Reagan's policies

To urge President Obama to protect whales

To support the legalization of commercial whaling

To promote oil drilling in the ocean

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were involved in the proposed deal to legalize commercial whaling?

Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

Japan, Norway, and Iceland

Russia, China, and India

Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major environmental issue is highlighted as a threat to whales in the video?

Air pollution

Plastic waste

Deforestation

Oil spills

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the video describe BP's role in the oil spill?

As a leader in environmental protection

As negligent and aware of the risks

As a victim of unfortunate circumstances

As a company that acted responsibly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it argued that now is not the time to legalize commercial whaling?

Due to the economic benefits of whaling

Because there is no demand for whale products

Due to the current threats to wildlife from pollution and oil spills

Because whales are no longer endangered