Challenges and Changes on Easter Island

Challenges and Changes on Easter Island

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores Easter Island, known for its mysterious past and cultural changes. It highlights the impact of tourism and population growth on the environment, particularly waste management. The narrative raises concerns about the island's future and sustainability, urging viewers to consider what will be left for future generations. The video is part of the Independent Lens series on PBS.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What name did outsiders give to the island where the narrator was born?

Cultural Haven

Visitor's Paradise

Mystery Island

Island Easter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant aspect of the island's current state?

It has a declining population.

It is isolated from the rest of the world.

It remains unchanged over the years.

It is experiencing cultural and developmental changes.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main problems caused by the increasing population on the island?

Lack of housing

Traffic congestion

Garbage management issues

Water scarcity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator question about the future of the island?

The preservation of cultural heritage

The sustainability of tourism

The impact of climate change

What will remain for future generations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of the documentary mentioned in the transcript?

Independent Lens: Easter

The Changing Island

Eating Up Easter

Easter Island: A Mystery