Public Opinion and Climate Change

Public Opinion and Climate Change

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Business

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video discusses the evolution of public opinion on climate change, highlighting a peak in concern around 2007 with the release of 'An Inconvenient Truth'. It notes a subsequent decline in concern due to economic downturns and issue fatigue. However, a significant shift in public preference towards environmental protection over economic growth occurred following an oil spill, reversing previous trends. The video emphasizes the role of media in shaping public sentiment and the overlooked opportunity for environmental advocacy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor is partly responsible for the lack of change in public opinion on climate change?

Technological advancements

Economic downturn

Increased media coverage

Government policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a natural cycle mentioned in the context of public concern?

Economic cycles

Social problem cycles

Technological cycles

Political cycles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in 2007 significantly raised public concern about climate change?

The Kyoto Protocol

The release of 'An Inconvenient Truth'

The Paris Agreement

The Copenhagen Summit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to public concern about climate change after 2007?

It spiked due to new policies

It increased steadily

It remained constant

It decreased due to desensitization

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's reaction to environmental narratives over time?

Increased interest

Desensitization

Immediate action

Complete disregard

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the public's preference change after the oil spill?

They favored economic growth more

They remained neutral

They favored environmental protection more

They were undecided

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's preference before the oil spill?

Environmental protection over economic growth

Neither was important

Economic growth over environmental protection

Equal importance to both

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