BTN Classroom Episode 17, 2024

Question 1

What role does Dr. Anthea Rhodes hold?

Accepted Answer

A) Paediatrician

Question 2

Who is the United Nations Secretary-General mentioned in the news article?

Accepted Answer

A) António Guterres

Question 3

What did Australia's opposition leader suggest regarding emissions targets?

Accepted Answer

B) To change them if his party gets into government

Question 4

What year did Angus Hincksman qualify for his school cross country team?

Accepted Answer

D) 2015

Question 5

What did Peter Dutton compare letting a 13-year-old use social media to?

Accepted Answer

C) Mingling with random people in a park

Question 6

What was the significant decision made by French President Emmanuel Macron recently?

Accepted Answer

B) Called an early election

Question 7

What percentage target by 2030 did Ted O'Brien call unachievable?

Accepted Answer

C) 43%

Question 8

How much does Australia aim to reduce its emissions by 2030?

Accepted Answer

C) 43%

Question 9

What has been a significant obstacle for Australia in moving to green energy?

Accepted Answer

C) Economic dependency on fossil fuels

Question 10

What is the year by which 195 countries agreed to reach net zero emissions?

Accepted Answer

C) 2050

Question 11

Who criticised both Labor and Liberal parties for their stance on the Paris Agreement?

Accepted Answer

B) Adam Bandt

Question 12

What does "net zero" mean according to the news article?

Accepted Answer

C) Only produce as much as what nature or new technology can remove

Question 13

Who stated that the difference between 1.5 and 2 degrees would be the difference between extinction and survival?

Accepted Answer

A) António Guterres

Question 14

What country banned Korean instant noodles for being too spicy?

Accepted Answer

B) Denmark

Question 15

What is the main reason for the debate caused by Australia's opposition regarding emissions targets?

Accepted Answer

B) They believe the targets are unachievable

Question 16

What significant environmental goal did 195 countries agree to achieve by 2050?

Accepted Answer

A) Net zero emissions

Question 17

What city was the Paris Agreement named after?

Accepted Answer

C) Paris

Question 18

What is the main target of the Paris Agreement?

Accepted Answer

C) To stop average global temperatures from rising two degrees

Question 19

What kind of play is considered important for children's development according to Dr. Anthea Rhodes?

Accepted Answer

A) Risky play

Question 20

What is the percentage by which Australia has reduced its emissions compared to 2005 levels?

Accepted Answer

C) 25%

Questions 20