Indigenous Water Struggles and Global Environmental Challenges Quiz
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What is the symbolism of the 'Dish with One Spoon' wampum agreement?

  • Representing the territory with a spoon and sharing resources with a dish
  • Using a spoon to represent sharing resources and a dish to represent the territory
  • Representing the territory with a dish and sharing resources with one spoon (correct)
  • Using a dish to represent sharing resources and a spoon to represent the territory

    • Where is Mohawk College’s Fennell Campus situated?

  • On the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga nations
  • On the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabeg nations (correct)
  • On the traditional territory of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations
  • On the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg and Mississauga nations

    • How can acknowledging the traditional territories and agreements guide actions to address climate change and health at McMaster University?

  • By focusing solely on technological solutions
  • By considering principles like stewardship, reciprocity, and sustainability (correct)
  • By ignoring traditional territories and agreements
  • By following the practices of other universities

    • What does the 'Dish with One Spoon' wampum agreement symbolize?

    <p>Sharing resources and taking only what is needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major consequence of increased trade and globalization?

    <p>Climate change crises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to mass migration and often resulted in xenophobic & nationalist protectionist responses?

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intergovernmental agreements were mentioned as sources of hope in addressing global issues?

    <p>Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of the Paris Accord on Climate Change?

    <p>Reduce greenhouse gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agreement was signed by 195 countries?

    <p>Paris Accord on Climate Change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did OXFAM estimate about the richest 26 billionaires?

    <p>Their wealth equals that of the bottom 3.8 billion people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Position Statement on Climate Change by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario?

    <p>Addressing the health impacts of climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge discussed in the article 'Climate change and infectious diseases: The challenges'?

    <p>Impact of climate change on infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the larger impact on the health of the planet according to the text?

    <p>Inequity between populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Position Statement on Climate Change by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario?

    <p>Addressing the health impacts of climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major consequence of increased trade and globalization?

    <p>Climate change crises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to mass migration and often resulted in xenophobic & nationalist protectionist responses?

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of foodborne fatalities are accounted for by children under 5?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2020, how many people faced hunger globally?

    <p>770 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what percentage have heat-related deaths among those over 65 risen in the last two decades?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended limit to temperature rise to prevent catastrophic health impacts, according to the WHO?

    <p>1.5°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has exacerbated British Columbia's struggle with increasingly destructive wildfires?

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mitigation strategies for wildfires involve?

    <p>Controlled burning practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the RNAO advocate for in terms of climate action?

    <p>Stringent GHG emission targets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are modern hazards linked to unsustainable development?

    <p>Water pollution, industry, intensive agriculture, urban air pollution, and climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of urgent action needed to address climate change's impact on public health?

    <p>Emissions reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the climate crisis threaten to undo?

    <p>Progress in development, global health, poverty reduction, health inequalities, and the burden of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correlation between environment and health linked to?

    <p>Traditional and modern hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental and health risks are associated with plastic pollution?

    <p>Microplastics ending up in the ocean and food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the construction of Freedom Road impact the Shoal Lake First Nation community?

    <p>It provided vital access for the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emphasis of neoliberalism?

    <p>Free markets and minimal state governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the 'Beat the Microbead' app help address the issue of microplastics?

    <p>It helps identify products containing microplastics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the opening of a water treatment plant have on Shoal Lake First Nation?

    <p>It ended a 20-year boil water advisory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of lead poisoning?

    <p>Inhalation or ingestion of lead particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue does the Grassy Narrows community face?

    <p>Mercury poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has globalization led to between nations in terms of health and wealth?

    <p>Disparities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key issues raised by the community's fight for clean water?

    <p>Colonization, reconciliation, and health disparities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the 'Beat the Microbead' app?

    <p>Identify products containing microplastics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the achievement of clean water have on the community's elders?

    <p>Noted improvements in health and economic well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact of plastic pollution on the environment?

    <p>Microplastics ending up in the ocean and food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indigenous Community's Fight for Clean Water and Globalization

    • Some First Nations communities in Ontario have been under boil water advisories for over 25 years
    • Shoal Lake First Nation opened a water treatment plant, ending a 20-year boil water advisory
    • Residents faced health issues and had to travel long distances for clean water during the advisory
    • The construction of Freedom Road provided vital access for the community
    • Elders noted improvements in health and economic well-being after clean water was achieved
    • The community's fight for clean water raises issues of colonization, reconciliation, and health disparities
    • Plastic pollution poses environmental and health risks, with microplastics ending up in the ocean and food
    • The 'Beat the Microbead' app helps identify products containing microplastics
    • Lead poisoning can occur through inhalation or ingestion of lead particles
    • Grassy Narrows community received funding for a mercury-poisoning care home
    • Globalization has led to disparities between nations in health and wealth
    • Neoliberalism emphasizes free markets and minimal state governance, contributing to global economic inequality

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    Test your knowledge on the indigenous community's struggle for clean water, globalization, and environmental challenges with this informative quiz. Explore the impact of colonization, health disparities, and the fight for clean water in First Nations communities, as well as the global issues of plastic pollution, lead poisoning, and economic inequality. Learn about the vital role of initiatives and funding in addressing these pressing issues.

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