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In the year 2203, what is the primary environmental condition that necessitates the existence of floating cities?
In the year 2203, what is the primary environmental condition that necessitates the existence of floating cities?
- Uncontrollable wildfires spreading across the globe.
- Widespread desertification and sandstorms.
- Catastrophic flooding due to rising sea levels. (correct)
- A sudden ice age rendering the surface uninhabitable.
What is Cassia's initial belief regarding the role of technology in addressing Earth's environmental issues?
What is Cassia's initial belief regarding the role of technology in addressing Earth's environmental issues?
- Technology is only a temporary solution, and a return to nature is necessary.
- Technology is irrelevant to the environmental challenges facing Earth.
- Technology holds the key to restoring and saving the planet. (correct)
- Technology is the primary cause of environmental destruction.
Why does Earth Tech want the Gaia Heart, according to Liora?
Why does Earth Tech want the Gaia Heart, according to Liora?
- To reverse the environmental damage and restore Earth.
- To provide clean energy to the floating cities.
- To control the planet's resources and maintain their power. (correct)
- To sell it on the black market for profit.
What is the significance of the Gaia Heart?
What is the significance of the Gaia Heart?
What motivates Cassia to ultimately join the rebel cause led by Jaxen Volar?
What motivates Cassia to ultimately join the rebel cause led by Jaxen Volar?
What is the primary function of Earth Tech in the setting of 2203?
What is the primary function of Earth Tech in the setting of 2203?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the elite and the lower classes in 2203?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the elite and the lower classes in 2203?
Prior to learning about the Gaia Heart, what is Cassia's primary focus as an engineer working for Earth Tech?
Prior to learning about the Gaia Heart, what is Cassia's primary focus as an engineer working for Earth Tech?
What is the most likely reason for the Earth's atmosphere being toxic in 2203?
What is the most likely reason for the Earth's atmosphere being toxic in 2203?
What type of conflict does Cassia experience when she learns about Earth Tech's intentions for the Gaia Heart?
What type of conflict does Cassia experience when she learns about Earth Tech's intentions for the Gaia Heart?
Flashcards
Earth in 2203
Earth in 2203
Year 2203, Earth is mostly flooded, the elite live in floating cities, and the atmosphere is toxic.
Cassia's character
Cassia's character
An engineer working for Earth Tech, believes technology can save the planet.
Liora's role
Liora's role
Reveals Earth Tech's dark secrets to Cassia.
Gaia Heart
Gaia Heart
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Cassia's Research
Cassia's Research
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Jaxen Volar
Jaxen Volar
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Study Notes
- Takes place 200 years in the future, in the 2200s on Earth
- Set in the year 2203, after centuries of environmental destruction
- Earth is mostly flooded, unrecognizable
- Floating cities exist for the elite
- There is a harsh division between the elite and the struggling lower classes
- The atmosphere is toxic in most regions
- Only floating cities are habitable
Characters
- Cassia is an engineer working for Earth Tech, who believes technology will save the planet
- Liora is Cassia's friend who reveals Earth Tech's dark secrets
- Jaxen Volar is a rebel leader
Plot
- Cassia works for Earth Tech
- Liora informs Cassia about the Gaia Heart, a device that could restore Earth
- Earth Tech wants the Gaia Heart for control, not healing
- Cassia uncovers Earth Tech’s corruption through research
- Cassia meets Jaxen Volar, a rebel leader
- Jaxen Volar informs Cassia about the rebel mission to activate the Gaia Heart
- Cassia is torn between loyalty to Earth Tech and the rebel cause
- Cassia joins the rebels
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