Conflicts Between Local and Global Economic Interests (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How far off the Mayo coast is the Corrib Gas Field located?
How far off the Mayo coast is the Corrib Gas Field located?
70 km
What percentage of Ireland's gas needs was the Corrib Gas Field estimated to supply?
What percentage of Ireland's gas needs was the Corrib Gas Field estimated to supply?
60%
How many permanent jobs would the Mayo Gas Terminal create once operational?
How many permanent jobs would the Mayo Gas Terminal create once operational?
50 jobs
How far is the high-pressure pipeline from homes near Rossport?
How far is the high-pressure pipeline from homes near Rossport?
70m
How much did Shell invest in the Mayo Gas Terminal project?
How much did Shell invest in the Mayo Gas Terminal project?
€900 million
In what year were the Rossport Five jailed for blocking site access?
In what year were the Rossport Five jailed for blocking site access?
2005
How many conditions did the EPA licence for the Mayo Gas Terminal include in 2007?
How many conditions did the EPA licence for the Mayo Gas Terminal include in 2007?
85 conditions
What percentage of the world's tropical rainforests does the Amazon cover?
What percentage of the world's tropical rainforests does the Amazon cover?
40%
What was the total cost of Brazil's Advance Brazil Plan launched in 2001?
What was the total cost of Brazil's Advance Brazil Plan launched in 2001?
$40 billion
How many kilometres of roads did the Advance Brazil Plan include?
How many kilometres of roads did the Advance Brazil Plan include?
10,000 km
What percentage of the Amazon could be deforested within 20 years according to satellite imaging?
What percentage of the Amazon could be deforested within 20 years according to satellite imaging?
42%
What is the Amazon Rainforest often referred to as?
What is the Amazon Rainforest often referred to as?
Lungs of the world
What was the key conflict in the Mayo Gas Terminal case?
What was the key conflict in the Mayo Gas Terminal case?
Local safety & resource equity