Starter quiz
- Match the word to its correct definition.
- fracking⇔drilling into the Earth to extract oil and gas by injecting fluids ✓
- global warming⇔the gradual increase in Earth's temperature caused by human activities ✓
- renewable energy⇔energy that comes from natural sources like the Sun, wind and water ✓
- One significant consequence of global warming is rising sea levels, which threaten ______ and can lead to flooding.
- 'coastal areas' ✓
- Which of the following is not a main contributor to global warming?
- recycling plastic ✓
- deforestation
- planting trees ✓
- burning fossil fuels
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- What did the UK Government ban in 2019 due to environmental concerns?
- fracking ✓
- coal mining
- wind farms
- new airport runways
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- Active citizens have used a variety of methods, including protests and social media, to raise awareness about the ______ of climate change and global warming.
- 'impacts' ✓
- Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?
- decreased global temperatures
- more frequent and severe weather events ✓
- increased forest growth
- less pollution from fossil fuels
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Exit quiz
- Which of the following is true about the protection of human rights?
- It is only the responsibility of governments to protect human rights.
- Human rights protection is a global issue that is addressed by the UN and NGOs. ✓
- Only large corporations are responsible for upholding human rights.
- Human rights can be violated without any legal consequences.
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- Match the word to its correct definition.
- human rights⇔basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to ✓
- United Nations (UN)⇔global organisation made up of most countries; it promotes peace ✓
- non-governmental organisations (NGOs)⇔a voluntary, non-profit group that works to achieve a specific goal ✓
- Which of the following is a common misconception about human rights?
- human rights are a global responsibility
- all public authorities must follow the Human Rights Act
- you can take legal action for human rights violations by private individuals ✓
- the United Nations works to promote peace and protect human rights
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- Some countries still ______ human rights today, meaning that people in those countries might not have the same freedoms or protections as others.
- 'abuse' ✓
- The Human Rights Act (1998) requires that all ______, like the NHS, police, schools and the Government uphold the rights of individuals.
- 'public authorities' ✓
- Which document sets out a common standard for the protection of human rights worldwide?
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) ✓
- The Human Rights Act
- The Constitution of the United Kingdom
- The European Union (EU) Charter
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Key learning points
- There are several important documents which set out our human rights, including the UDHR, ECHR & the Human Rights Act.
- All public authorities, such as the Government, the NHS, schools and the police, must follow the Human Rights Act.
- Human rights is a global issue, with some countries still abusing rights today.
- Protecting human rights is a global responsibility, addressed by the organisations such as the UN and NGOs.
Common misconception
You can take legal action if your human rights are abused by anyone.
You cannot take legal action for violations by private individuals, like a friend. You can only take action against a public authority if they’ve breached your human rights.
Keywords
Human rights - basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to
United nations (un) - an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation
Non-governmental organisations - a non-profit, voluntary group of citizens who work on a local, national or international level to achieve an aim; they are not controlled by the Government, but will often work closely with them
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