Economic Impacts of Climate Change

Economic Impacts of Climate Change

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video addresses climate change denial by presenting five key responses. It highlights undeniable scientific evidence of climate change, the economic benefits of clean energy, and global initiatives in renewable energy. The video warns of the economic consequences of ignoring climate change and criticizes oil companies for their role in spreading misinformation. It concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to recognize the importance of addressing climate change for future generations.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the introduction section in the video?

The benefits of clean energy

The denial of climate change

The role of oil companies

The impact of wildfires

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key piece of evidence for climate change?

The increase in snowfall

The rise in Earth's temperature since the 19th century

The decrease in global temperatures

The stability of weather patterns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does clean energy impact job creation compared to fossil fuels?

It creates fewer jobs

It creates the same number of jobs

It has no impact on job creation

It creates more jobs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country plans to close its coal plants by 2038?

United States

Germany

China

Saudi Arabia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is investing heavily in renewable energy, according to the video?

Saudi Arabia

Russia

India

United States

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential economic consequence of not addressing climate change?

Increase in fossil fuel profits

Economic growth

Shrinkage of the U.S. economy

Stability in the economy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What have oil companies done to influence climate change policies?

Blocked action addressing the crisis

Supported clean energy initiatives

Promoted environmental awareness

Reduced carbon emissions

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the projected economic loss from climate change compared to the Great Recession?

Less than the Great Recession

Equal to the Great Recession

More than double the Great Recession

No economic loss

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the implication for those who deny climate change, as mentioned in the video?

They are well-informed

They are supporting clean energy

They are either ignorant or complicit

They are protecting future generations