INTERVIEW: Peter Fonda on 'water wars'. at the The Big Fix Interview: 64th Cannes Film Festival at Cannes . (Footage by

INTERVIEW: Peter Fonda on 'water wars'. at the The Big Fix Interview: 64th Cannes Film Festival at Cannes . (Footage by

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the potential for future water wars, drawing parallels with historical water rights conflicts in the United States, such as the Johnson County wars. The speaker shares personal experiences from living on a ranch in Montana, highlighting the importance of water rights in agriculture and real estate. The video emphasizes that water rights can significantly impact property value, especially in areas prone to water scarcity.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future global issue is suggested to be a cause of conflict, similar to past conflicts in the United States?

Oil shortages

Water scarcity

Food shortages

Energy crises

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of ditch riders on the ranch in Montana?

To monitor water flow

To plant crops

To repair fences

To manage livestock

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does '110 minor inches of water' refer to in the context of water rights?

A measurement of land area

A type of irrigation system

A specific amount of water allocation

A legal term for property ownership

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are water rights considered more valuable than the land itself in some real estate markets?

Because they increase the aesthetic value of the property

Due to the potential scarcity of water in the future

Because they are easier to sell than land

Due to government regulations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a depressed housing market, what aspect of a property might still hold significant value?

The water rights associated with the property

The location of the property

The age of the property

The size of the house