Near the end of the speech, why does he criticize the US and China?

They emit the most CO2 in the world.

How might the video of Al Gore's speech be considered more effective than reading the text of the speech.

Only the video allows the audience to hear the emotion in his voice

Which sentence best supports the answer to the previous question?

We are what is wrong, and we must make it right.

How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?

He presents logical arguments supported by facts

Why is little being done to reduce global warming?

People don't realize how dangerous it is

If a police officer gives directions with urgency, then what must be true?

His directions should be followed immediately

"In every land, the truth--once known--has the power to set us free" What does this mean?

People who are aware of the truth can change

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1
Near the end of the speech, why does he criticize the US and China?
They refuse to share renewable energy technologies with each other
They emit the most CO2 in the world.
They don't attend national meetings to discuss the concerns
They do not encourage other nations to help solve the crisis
2
How might the video of Al Gore's speech be considered more effective than reading the text of the speech.
Only the video allows the audience to hear the emotion in his voice
Only the video conveys Gore's concern for the state of the environment
Only the video includes relevant facts that support Gore's arguments
Only the video calls the audience to action to reduce global warming.
3
Which sentence best supports the answer to the previous question?
The experts say everything will eventually be ok.
We are what is wrong, and we must make it right.
The web of life is being ripped apart.
Seven years later, Nobel created this prize.
4
A carnival mirror creates the illusion that people are taller than they are. What does illusion mean?
shocking surprise
undeniable fact
false appearance
unpleasant truth
5
How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?
He supports his ideas with celebrity statements
He uses words that convey very strong emotions
He compared his opinion to public opinion
He presents logical arguments supported by facts
6
How should people respond to the environmental crisis that he describes in his speech?
suspiciously
privately
rapidly
slowly
7
What solution to reduce global warming does he propose in his speech
ban motor vehicles
close coal factories
limit CO2 emissions
release trapped heat
8
Why is little being done to reduce global warming?
People don't realize how dangerous it is
People think the problem will go away
People think the government will take care of it.
People think global warming is good for the earth.
9
Which is the best illustration of the meaning of crisis?
a hibernating bear
a spreading wildfire
a blooming flower
a chilly afternoon
10
If a police officer gives directions with urgency, then what must be true?
His directions should be considered a warning
His directions should be remembered for later
His directions should be followed immediately
His directions should be ignored
11
What was Gore's main reason for writing his speech?
to thank the prize committee
to convince people to act
to describe scientific facts
to demand a political treaty
12
How is the video of Al Gore's Nobel speech similar to the text of his speech?
The appearance is the same
The content is the same
The medium is the same
The format is the same
13
What is Gore's attitude about what is being done to reduce global warming?
concerned but positive
distrustful but forgiving
interested but lazy
pleased but confused
14
What is the main topic of Gore's Nobel speech?
climate change
renewable energy
water pollution
political conflict
15
"In every land, the truth--once known--has the power to set us free" What does this mean?
Freedom is more important than acknowledging the truth
Truth should only be shared with certain individuals
Every nation has a different understanding of truth.
People who are aware of the truth can change

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