CLEAN : The Ecuadorian Amazon under

The video discusses the rich biodiversity of the Ecuadorian Amazon and the threats posed by oil drilling. It highlights the Yasuni-ITT initiative, where Ecuador proposed to leave oil reserves untapped in exchange for international aid. The consequences of oil extraction, such as deforestation and habitat disruption, are explored. The video also covers the impact of current and future drilling projects on the environment and wildlife, emphasizing the urgency of preserving this fragile ecosystem.

What is the primary threat to the biodiversity in the Ecuadorian Amazon?

• Climate change

• Oil drilling

• Urban development

• Agricultural expansion

What was President Rafael Correa's proposal to the international community in 2011?

• To increase oil production

• To build new roads in the Amazon

• To expand the national park

• To leave oil reserves untouched for financial aid

How much financial aid did Ecuador seek in exchange for leaving the oil in Yasuni untouched?

• $4 billion

• $3.6 billion

• $2.5 billion

• $1 billion

What is one major consequence of building roads in the Amazon?

• Increased tourism

• Improved local economy

• Deforestation and illegal hunting

• Better transportation for locals

What is the current status of the Yasuni initiative?

• It has been replaced by another project

• It has been fully funded

• It has attracted insufficient funds

• It has been abandoned