Al Gore Nobel Speech Article

What is Al Gore's main purpose in giving the speech?

• To inform people about global warming

• To convince people to act

• To thank people for the Nobel Prize

• To make a political comeback

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According to Gore, is there any hope to combat climate change?

• There "might be."

• There is hope if everyone acts "boldy, decisively, and quickly."

• There is "no hope" of fighting climate change.

• Only if the world leaders take action.

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In order to fight climate change, what is the best course of action?

• Close all factories

• Build a home in space

• Use only public transportation

• Reduce CO₂ emissions

What two countries below does Gore criticize as the biggest culprits (people responsible for) climate change?

• China

• England

• Russia

• United States

• Germany

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What is Al Gore's attitude towards the climate crisis?

• He doesn't trust that we will do anything

• He is worried but hopeful that we will find a solution

• He is not concerned

• He cares, but not enough to make any changes

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Gore quotes Gandhi to show how important ________ is to making a change.

• reducing carbon

• action

• facing the truth

• government leaders

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Why does Gore believe people are not taking action against climate change?

• They aren't scared

• They don't understand the risks involved

• They are too lazy

• Because they are not responsible

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