Leonardo DiCaprio's Climate Summit Insights

The speaker, a concerned citizen and actor, addresses the urgent issue of climate change, emphasizing its reality and the need for immediate global action. He highlights the scientific evidence of climate change, its impact on security, and the necessity for industries and governments to take decisive action. The speaker advocates for renewable energy as a viable solution, stressing that it is both achievable and economically beneficial. He concludes by urging world leaders to act courageously and honestly to protect the planet for future generations.

What role does the speaker claim to have in the context of climate change?

• A government official

• A concerned citizen

• An expert

• A scientist

How does the speaker describe the general perception of climate change?

• As a solved issue

• As a fictional problem

• As a minor inconvenience

• As a real and immediate threat

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What evidence does the speaker provide to show that climate change is happening now?

• Accelerated melting of ice sheets

• Decreased global temperatures

• Increased rainfall

• Stable ocean levels

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Who recently stated that climate change is the greatest security threat?

• The President of the United States

• The chief of the US navy’s Pacific command

• The head of the World Health Organization

• The Secretary General of the UN

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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What does the speaker suggest is necessary to combat climate change?

• Large-scale action by industries and governments

• Individual actions like changing light bulbs

• Ignoring the problem

• Relying on future technologies

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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What does the speaker propose to put a price tag on?

• Water usage

• Carbon emissions

• Plastic production

• Deforestation

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is one of the economic benefits of renewable energy mentioned by the speaker?

• It will reduce global temperatures immediately

• It will create millions of jobs

• It will make fossil fuels cheaper

• It will eliminate all pollution

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

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By what year does new research suggest that clean, renewable energy could supply 100% of the world’s energy needs?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

• 2060

According to the speaker, what are clean air and water considered to be?

• Luxuries

• Inalienable human rights

• Government responsibilities

• Corporate assets

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does the speaker urge the leaders of the world to face with courage and honesty?

• Political instability

• Economic recession

• The greatest challenge of our existence on this planet

• Technological advancements

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6