Climate Change and Economic Impacts

Climate Change and Economic Impacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the achievements of the 20th century, such as increased income and life expectancy, but highlights the unsustainability of its economic growth model due to environmental impacts. It emphasizes the urgent need for a transition to a low-carbon economy to combat climate change, which has already caused significant global warming and socio-economic damage. The video outlines strategies for this transition, including clean energy, sustainable development, and global cooperation, while highlighting the potential for new economic growth and poverty reduction.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major achievements of the 20th century in terms of economic growth?

Decreased global temperatures

Increased poverty levels

Increased income per capita

Reduced technological advancements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant consequence of human activity on the environment?

Stabilization of wildlife populations

Decrease in global temperatures

Improvement in ocean health

Alteration of chemical composition of oceans and atmosphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much has the average global temperature increased since the 19th century?

Less than one degree Celsius

More than one degree Celsius

No change

Two degrees Celsius

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the socio-economic impacts of global warming?

Decrease in natural disasters

Increase in poverty levels

Stabilization of ecosystems

Reduction in sea levels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the only viable way forward to address climate change?

Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

Ignoring climate change

Transitioning to a low-carbon economy

Continuing with current economic models

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is part of the policy package for climate transformation?

Pricing carbon

Reducing investment in infrastructure

Discouraging innovation

Increasing fossil fuel usage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge in implementing climate policies?

Stable social norms

Decreasing technological advances

Abundance of natural resources

Lack of global cooperation

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