Treehouse Protest and Climate Action Quiz

Why was the treehouse built on Coast Salish territory?

• To promote tourism in the area

• To protest against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

• To create a new community space

• To conduct scientific research

What is the main theme of the Cottonwood Treehouse podcast?

• Economic benefits of pipelines

• Hopeful climate action stories

• Historical events in Vancouver

• Technological advancements in treehouse construction

What method was used to initially get a rope over the tree branch?

• A helicopter

• A massive slingshot

• A ladder

• A drone

What was a significant challenge in building the treehouse?

• Insufficient funding

• High altitude requiring pulleys for materials

• Lack of skilled workers

• Poor weather conditions

What unexpected event occurred involving the authorities?

• The treehouse was demolished

• The protestors were arrested

• Police and construction workers arrived earlier than expected

• The treehouse caught fire

What did the authorities do upon arriving at the camp?

• They planted new trees

• They built a new treehouse

• They set up barbed wire fences

• They held a press conference

What was the reaction of the arborist who attempted to climb the tree?

• He successfully reached the top

• He decided to come back down after a quarter of the way

• He fell from the tree

• He refused to climb

How long have the protestors been delaying the pipeline construction?

• Two weeks

• Six months

• Four and a half months

• One year

What did the National Energy Board of Canada report about the pipeline?

• It wouldn't make sense unless climate change is ignored

• It is already completed

• It is the most environmentally friendly option

• It would be highly profitable

What is the broader goal of sharing the video and podcast?

• To sell treehouse construction kits

• To gain financial support

• To increase tourism in Vancouver

• To raise awareness about climate change and the pipeline