Pentathlon Pages 60-64 Soc Stud

The passage about oil companies mainly discusses:

• Environmental impact of oil companies

• Economic strategies of oil companies

• Technological advancements in oil extraction

• Global oil market trends

According to the passage, one tactic used by oil companies to promote climate skepticism is:

• Funding climate change denial research

• Supporting renewable energy initiatives

• Reducing carbon emissions

• Investing in electric vehicles

What concept did British Petroleum and a hired marketing company produce to address climate change?

• Carbon Footprint

• Greenwashing

• Sustainable Development

• Renewable Energy

True or False: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is part of the United States government.

• True

• False

What was the profit of oil companies in 2022, and how much was paid out in dividends and shares to investors?

• Oil companies made a profit of $200 billion in 2022, with $50 billion paid out in dividends and shares.

• Oil companies made a profit of $300 billion in 2022, with $100 billion paid out in dividends and shares.

• Oil companies made a profit of $400 billion in 2022, with $150 billion paid out in dividends and shares.

• Oil companies made a profit of $500 billion in 2022, with $200 billion paid out in dividends and shares.

What is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's stance on policies to combat climate change in 2022?

• Opposing

• Not Supporting

• Mixed or Unclear

• Supporting

• Strongly Supporting

According to the text, how many times did the U.S. Chamber advocate against climate action out of thirty-nine climate policies?

• 10 times

• 20 times

• 30 times

• 39 times

What is the general stance of Republicans on climate change according to the text?

• They believe climate change is a hoax.

• They acknowledge climate change but prioritize economic growth.

• They are strong advocates for immediate climate action.

• They have no official stance on climate change.

What percentage of Democrats supported addressing climate change in a 2023 poll?

• 70%

• 72%

• 80%

• 90%

In the 2023 poll, what percentage of Republicans supported prioritizing economic growth over addressing climate change?

• 60%

• 70%

• 72%

• 80%