Coal Mining and Activism in Germany

Coal Mining and Activism in Germany

Assessment

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Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main environmental concern associated with coal mining in Germany?

It results in water scarcity.

It causes air pollution.

It leads to deforestation.

It contributes to soil erosion.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is lignite considered the dirtiest form of coal?

It emits the most CO2 per kWh of energy.

It is the hardest to transport.

It requires the least amount of processing.

It is the most expensive to extract.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the village Lützerath in the context of coal mining protests?

It is the first village to be completely evacuated.

It is the headquarters of RWE.

It is a symbol of resistance against coal mining.

It is the largest coal mine in Germany.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Eckardt Heukamp in the context of the Lützerath protests?

A leading activist from the 'Lützerath lives' group.

The last resident of Lützerath fighting eviction.

The CEO of RWE.

A government official supporting coal mining.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tactic did activists use to successfully protest against coal mining in a neighboring forest?

Legal action in court.

International media campaigns.

Camping out in the forest.

Petitioning the government.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument of activists against the need for coal under Lützerath?

The coal is of poor quality.

There is no energy crisis.

Alternative energy sources are sufficient.

The coal is too expensive to extract.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal decision was made regarding the coal under Lützerath in 1995?

The coal was declared a national reserve.

The coal was deemed too dangerous to mine.

RWE was given permission to excavate it.

The village was protected as a heritage site.

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