TED: What separates us from chimpanzees? | Jane Goodall

TED: What separates us from chimpanzees? | Jane Goodall

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The speaker shares experiences from Ecuador's rainforest, highlighting indigenous efforts to preserve their land using modern technology. The focus shifts to chimpanzee research in Tanzania, revealing their complex behaviors and tool use, challenging the human-animal divide. The speaker addresses environmental degradation and introduces the Roots and Shoots program, empowering youth to make positive changes. Emphasizing hope and human resilience, the talk concludes with a call to action for a sustainable future.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of introducing solar panels in the Ecuadorian rainforest community?

To power laptops for educational purposes

To charge mobile phones

To pump clean water for the community

To provide electricity for industrial use

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technological advancement allowed researchers to determine the paternity of chimpanzee infants?

Infrared technology

Satellite imagery

DNA profiling

Video recording

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant discovery about chimpanzees that challenged the notion of 'man the tool maker'?

Chimpanzees have a sense of humor

Chimpanzees use and make tools

Chimpanzees can recognize themselves in mirrors

Chimpanzees can use sign language

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main threats to chimpanzees in the wild?

Predation by other animals

Lack of food

Bushmeat trade

Climate change

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor contributing to environmental degradation in Africa, as mentioned in the transcript?

Overfishing

Desertification

Urbanization

Industrial pollution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique ability does the human brain have that distinguishes it from chimpanzees, according to the speaker?

Emotional intelligence

Problem-solving skills

Ability to use tools

Sophisticated spoken language

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Roots and Shoots program?

To promote scientific research

To empower youth to make a positive impact

To conserve wildlife

To provide educational scholarships

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