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Pollution Activism: The Power of Youth Activism

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Who is the youngest climate activist to address the United Nations?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Xiye Bastida

  3. Autumn Peltier

  4. Licypriya Kangujam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Greta Thunberg, a Swedish environmental activist, was 15 years old when she addressed the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2018.

What is the name of the youth-led movement that advocates for climate action?

  1. Fridays for Future

  2. Extinction Rebellion

  3. Greenpeace

  4. Sierra Club


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fridays for Future is a youth-led movement that started in 2018 when Greta Thunberg began protesting outside the Swedish parliament every Friday. The movement has since spread to over 150 countries, with young people organizing strikes and protests to demand climate action.

Which young activist from India is known for her work on water conservation?

  1. Licypriya Kangujam

  2. Xiye Bastida

  3. Autumn Peltier

  4. Greta Thunberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Licypriya Kangujam, an Indian environmental activist, is known for her work on water conservation. She has been advocating for the conservation of rivers and water bodies in India since she was 6 years old.

What is the name of the young activist from the Philippines who is fighting against plastic pollution?

  1. Xiye Bastida

  2. Autumn Peltier

  3. Greta Thunberg

  4. Melati Wijsen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Melati Wijsen, a young activist from the Philippines, is known for her work against plastic pollution. She co-founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags, a movement that aims to reduce plastic pollution in Bali.

Which young activist from Canada is advocating for the rights of Indigenous peoples and the protection of water resources?

  1. Autumn Peltier

  2. Greta Thunberg

  3. Xiye Bastida

  4. Licypriya Kangujam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autumn Peltier, a young activist from Canada, is known for her work on the rights of Indigenous peoples and the protection of water resources. She has been advocating for clean water access and the protection of water bodies since she was 8 years old.

What is the name of the youth-led organization that is working to reduce air pollution in cities around the world?

  1. Fridays for Future

  2. Extinction Rebellion

  3. Greenpeace

  4. Clean Air Task Force


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Clean Air Task Force is a youth-led organization that is working to reduce air pollution in cities around the world. The organization was founded in 2013 by a group of young people who were concerned about the health effects of air pollution.

Which young activist from the United States is known for her work on climate justice?

  1. Xiye Bastida

  2. Autumn Peltier

  3. Greta Thunberg

  4. Licypriya Kangujam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Xiye Bastida, a young activist from the United States, is known for her work on climate justice. She is a member of the Sunrise Movement, a youth-led movement that advocates for a Green New Deal.

What is the name of the youth-led organization that is working to promote sustainable agriculture and food systems?

  1. Fridays for Future

  2. Extinction Rebellion

  3. Greenpeace

  4. Food and Water Watch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food and Water Watch is a youth-led organization that is working to promote sustainable agriculture and food systems. The organization was founded in 2005 by a group of young people who were concerned about the environmental and social impacts of the industrial food system.

Which young activist from Kenya is known for her work on waste management and recycling?

  1. Wangari Maathai

  2. Xiye Bastida

  3. Autumn Peltier

  4. Greta Thunberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wangari Maathai, a young activist from Kenya, is known for her work on waste management and recycling. She founded the Green Belt Movement, a non-profit organization that has planted over 51 million trees in Kenya and other African countries.

What is the name of the youth-led organization that is working to protect the rights of animals and promote animal welfare?

  1. Fridays for Future

  2. Extinction Rebellion

  3. Greenpeace

  4. Animal Legal Defense Fund


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Animal Legal Defense Fund is a youth-led organization that is working to protect the rights of animals and promote animal welfare. The organization was founded in 1979 by a group of young lawyers who were concerned about the legal status of animals.

Which young activist from Brazil is known for her work on deforestation and the protection of the Amazon rainforest?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Xiye Bastida

  3. Autumn Peltier

  4. Marina Silva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marina Silva, a young activist from Brazil, is known for her work on deforestation and the protection of the Amazon rainforest. She has been a vocal advocate for the rights of Indigenous peoples and the preservation of the rainforest.

What is the name of the youth-led organization that is working to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency?

  1. Fridays for Future

  2. Extinction Rebellion

  3. Greenpeace

  4. Sierra Club


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sierra Club is a youth-led organization that is working to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. The organization was founded in 1892 by a group of young people who were concerned about the environmental impacts of the industrial revolution.

Which young activist from Australia is known for her work on climate change and the Great Barrier Reef?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Xiye Bastida

  3. Autumn Peltier

  4. Izzy Cook


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Izzy Cook, a young activist from Australia, is known for her work on climate change and the Great Barrier Reef. She has been a vocal advocate for the protection of the reef and has called on the Australian government to take action on climate change.

What is the name of the youth-led organization that is working to promote sustainable transportation and reduce carbon emissions?

  1. Fridays for Future

  2. Extinction Rebellion

  3. Greenpeace

  4. Transportation Alternatives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation Alternatives is a youth-led organization that is working to promote sustainable transportation and reduce carbon emissions. The organization was founded in 1973 by a group of young people who were concerned about the environmental impacts of the automobile.

Which young activist from Indonesia is known for her work on marine conservation and plastic pollution?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Xiye Bastida

  3. Autumn Peltier

  4. Melati Wijsen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Melati Wijsen, a young activist from Indonesia, is known for her work on marine conservation and plastic pollution. She co-founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags, a movement that aims to reduce plastic pollution in Bali.

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