CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- December 11, 2007

1. According to the report, why did Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change win the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize?

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2. Do you think that the awarding of this Nobel Prize will impact people's views on climate change? If so, how? If not, why not?

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3. Can you think of some examples of renewable and non-renewable energy resources?

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4. What is space-based solar power? According to the report, what are some of the benefits and drawbacks of this type of energy?

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5. In your opinion, do you think that the U.S. should pursue the development of space-based solar power at this point in time? Why or why not?

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6. Who is Michael Vick? To what federal charges did he plead guilty?

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7. What sentence did Vick recently receive in connection with these charges?

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8. Do you think that Vick's sentence was appropriate? Why or why not? If not, what sentence do you think that he should have received and why?

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9. What type of work does Alain do as a police officer in Belgium? To what does he attribute his heightened sense of hearing?

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10. If you have sight, how do you think that becoming blind might impact your life? Would it prevent you from pursuing your interests or goals? Explain.

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