Climate & Environment
Name one effect of climate change on coastal cities.
Rising sea levels/flooding.
What is a refugee?
A person forced to leave their country due to war, violence, or persecution.
Why is access to education considered a human right?
It allows everyone to reach their potential and improves society.
What does “justice” mean in a democracy?
Fair treatment and equal rights under the law.
What is one basic need that affects health worldwide?
Clean Water.
What major river in DC often floods after heavy rain?
The Anacostia River.
What U.S. government agency manages refugees and asylum seekers?
Department of Homeland Security
What is the high school graduation rate in DC compared to the national average (higher/lower)?
What is the local government body that makes laws for DC?
DC City Council.
What was the major global pandemic that began in 2020?
COVID-19
Which international agreement aims to limit global warming below 2°C?
The Paris Agreement.
Name one global conflict causing migration today.
Ukraine war, Syrian civil war, Sudan conflict, etc.
In many parts of the world, what is the main barrier preventing girls from attending school?
Gender inequality (early marriage, poverty, cultural barriers).
Name one global movement that inspired protests in DC.
Black Lives Matter.
Which neighborhood in DC has some of the highest rates of health challenges like asthma and diabetes?
Ward 7 & 8.
How could climate change in Central America affect migration to the U.S.?
Crop failures and natural disasters push people to migrate.
: Which DC neighborhood is home to many immigrant and refugee communities, such as Ethiopian and Salvadoran?
Columbia Heights
Name 2 International Organizations.
United Nations, World Bank, IMF, NATO, Etc.
In many countries, what limits young people’s ability to participate in government?
Age restrictions, lack of voting rights, suppression of free speech.
What international organization responds to global health emergencies?
World Health Organization (WHO).
What DC neighborhood near the Anacostia River is especially vulnerable to climate impacts like flooding?
Ward 7 & 8.
How does hosting refugees in DC connect to global human rights principles?
Commitment to protecting the right to seek asylum.
How does unequal access to education in DC mirror global inequalities?
Disparities in school funding, resources, and opportunities between neighborhoods reflect global gaps.
The Black Lives Matter Plaza in DC became internationally known in 2020. What does it symbolize globally?
The fight for racial justice and human rights across nations.
How are mental health issues like depression both a local DC and a global challenge?
Both locally and globally, youth face stress, stigma, and limited access to resources.