El enviado de las Filipinas rompio en llanto y anuncio que ayunara "hasta que se avizore una salida significativa".

El enviado de las Filipinas rompio en llanto y anuncio que ayunara "hasta que se avizore una salida significativa".

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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Hard

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The transcript discusses the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on the UN climate talks, highlighting the emotional plea from the Philippines' envoy. It covers the start of two-week discussions involving over 190 nations aiming to lay the groundwork for a new global warming pact. While scientists caution against linking isolated weather events to climate change, extreme weather often prompts urgent calls at UN meetings. The progress in these talks could indicate the potential for a global agreement by 2015.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotional action did the Philippines' envoy take during the UN climate talks?

He announced a fast.

He left the meeting.

He wrote a letter.

He sang a song.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the over 190 nations participating in the UN climate talks?

To plan a new environmental festival.

To discuss economic policies.

To lay the groundwork for a new global warming pact.

To celebrate past achievements.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do scientists say about linking isolated weather events to global warming?

They are unrelated to climate change.

They cannot be conclusively linked.

They are always caused by global warming.

They can be directly linked.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What often prompts urgent calls in UN climate discussions?

Political elections.

Technological advancements.

Economic downturns.

Extreme weather events.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could the progress in the current UN meeting indicate?

The end of climate change.

The potential for a global agreement by 2015.

A new economic policy.

The start of a new festival.