VOICED: Former steel town's revival -- the backdrop to G20

VOICED: Former steel town's revival -- the backdrop to G20

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses Pittsburgh's transformation from a steel industry hub to a leader in green innovation. It highlights the city's history of pollution and economic decline, followed by a shift towards biotechnology and environmental enterprises. The G20 summit, hosted in Pittsburgh, showcases the city's green architecture and sustainable practices, reflecting its progress and future potential.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event are the Steelers fans excited about in Pittsburgh?

The G20 summit

A local music festival

The opening of a new stadium

The Super Bowl

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Pittsburgh known for before its transformation?

Technology hub

Steel capital

Agricultural center

Tourist destination

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major industry decline led to Pittsburgh's economic shift in the 1980s?

Automobile industry

Textile industry

Steel industry

Coal industry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector did Pittsburgh invest in to aid its recovery?

Tourism and hospitality

Automobile manufacturing

Biotechnology and environmental enterprises

Textile production

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature of the Convention Center exemplifies Pittsburgh's green transformation?

Solar panels on the roof

Natural ventilation system

Rainwater harvesting system

Recycled building materials