VOICED : Indígenas de Ecuador demandan a china PetroOriental por cambio climático

VOICED : Indígenas de Ecuador demandan a china PetroOriental por cambio climático

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Social Studies, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Indigenous people from the Ecuadorian Amazon have filed a lawsuit against the Chinese state company Petro Oriental, accusing it of contributing to climate change by burning gas during oil extraction. The Huaorani community leaders from Miwaguno are seeking justice for the environmental and social impacts they face. Oil is a major economic driver for Ecuador, but it comes with significant environmental costs. Environmentalists suggest using the gas for electricity generation instead of burning it, though this requires investment. The Huaorani, who own vast lands, face challenges as the state retains subsurface rights, impacting their traditional lifestyle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main accusation made by the indigenous people against Petro Oriental?

Contributing to climate change

Illegal land acquisition

Deforestation

Polluting water sources

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many barrels of oil does Petro Oriental extract daily?

20,000 barrels

5,000 barrels

10,000 barrels

50,000 barrels

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary economic benefit of oil extraction for Ecuador?

Infrastructure improvement

Foreign exchange earnings

Tourism development

Increased employment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do environmentalists suggest could be done with the gas instead of burning it?

Convert it into liquid fuel

Use it for cooking

Generate electricity

Store it underground

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the Waurani community regarding their land?

Inadequate healthcare services

Lack of educational facilities

State control over subsurface resources

Loss of cultural heritage