ARW3 - Midterm Exam - Virtual 202407 Avanzado 12 2024
ARW3 - Midterm Exam - Virtual 202407 Avanzado 12 2024
ARW3 - Midterm Exam - Virtual 202407 Avanzado 12 2024
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PartialQuestion 1
30 / 50 pts
Read the following text and use the information to answer the questions below.
Environmentalists in Bali
1 Bali, one of Indonesia's 17,000 islands, conjures up images of perfect, golden beaches and azure waters. This description would be accurate,
except for the plastic debris which litters the shores. In 2018, the issue of ocean pollution here received worldwide attention when a scuba diver
called Rich Horner posted a video of himself swimming in a sea of plastic. The clip was horrifying, and it quickly went viral.
2 Two Dutch-Indonesian sisters, Melati and Isabel Wijsen, were already aware of the scale of the problem. Having grown up in Bali, they knew
that plastic contamination was a major concern. With time they became convinced that they could be instrumental in bringing about change. To
solve the problem, they believed it was important to harness the power and enthusiasm of young people. They decided to launch a movement,
which they called “Bye Bye Plastic Bag”.
3 The sisters began collecting signatures to support their cause, and eventually got over 100,000 people to register their concern. In 2017, they
took their mission to the international stage by giving a moving speech at the United Nations in New York City. In the talk, they showed
heartbreaking photos of animals entrapped in plastic and of stunning natural landscapes which had been completely soiled. The point they were
making was simple: single-use plastics such as shopping bags, straws and Styrofoam containers should be banned.
4 Gradually, Melati and Isabel's efforts gained momentum. "We didn't want to wait until we were older to stand up for what we believe in," they
said, stressing that kids have the ability to effect change. In late 2018, they achieved a major success when the governor of Bali announced that
single-use plastics would be forbidden on the island. Not only that, but the local government committed to a major marine cleanup effort.
5 Young people can lead the way, the sisters believe. They say they won't rest until visitors to the island paradise hear this question at the
airport: "Welcome to Bali! Do you have any plastic bags to declare?" Rich Horner’s video is proof that there is still more work to be done. However,
the sisters’ work suggests that ambitious conservation efforts are by no means impossible.
Questions:
2. What does the author of the article most probably believe? [ Select ]
Answer 1:
plastic waste in Indonesia's capital
Answer 2:
People need government assistance in order to raise awareness of key issues.
Answer 3:
It’s a place where kids are not interested in the environment.
None of the above
It’s a place with many wonderful beaches soiled with plastic garbage.
Answer 5:
work for the United Nations
Answer 6:
ten thousand signatures were collected
they showed photos of animals wrapped in plastics
Answer 8:
Other countries must copy Indonesia's example.
Bali should fine tourists for using plastic bags.
Answer 10:
An Important Milestone
Question 2
Not yet graded / 50 pts
Global warming has been affecting the weather in the last 50 years. Write a problem-solution essay about a global
warming related problem comparing and contrasting the possible solutions. Remember your essay must include an
introduction, two body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.
Your Answer:
Global warmin has increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather events over the last 50 years. Adressing this
issues requires both mitigations, wich reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and adpatation, which helps communities cope with
climate impacts.
Mitigatios strategies include trasnsitioning to renewable energy and imroving energy efficiency, while adaptations involves
building resilent infraestructure and developing drought resisitent crops.
Mitigations aims to prevent further climate deterioration, but faces challenges like hightcosts and the need for global
cooperation, while adaptation provides inmediate benefits but can be costly and doesn'nt adress the root cause.
In conclusion a comprehensive approach combining both strattegies the mitigations and the adaptation are essential for
effectively combating global warming and ensuring a sustainable future.