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Environmental Issues and Political Geography

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Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Montreal Protocol

  3. Paris Agreement

  4. Ramsar Convention


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. The goal of the agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Russia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, accounting for about 28% of global emissions. The United States is the second largest emitter, accounting for about 15% of global emissions.

What is the main cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?

  1. Logging

  2. Mining

  3. Agriculture

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agriculture is the main cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The demand for land for cattle ranching and soybean farming is driving the destruction of the rainforest.

Which country has the largest number of dams in the world?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Brazil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

China has the largest number of dams in the world, with over 87,000 dams. The United States is the second largest dam builder, with over 9,000 dams.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect biological diversity?

  1. Convention on Biological Diversity

  2. Ramsar Convention

  3. CITES

  4. Bonn Convention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty that aims to protect biological diversity and ensure the sustainable use of biological resources.

Which country has the largest marine protected area in the world?

  1. United States

  2. Australia

  3. France

  4. Chile


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Australia has the largest marine protected area in the world, covering an area of over 3.5 million square kilometers.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to reduce the production and use of ozone-depleting substances?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Montreal Protocol

  3. Paris Agreement

  4. Ramsar Convention


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty that aims to reduce the production and use of ozone-depleting substances. The treaty has been successful in reducing the levels of ozone-depleting substances in the atmosphere.

Which country has the highest rate of deforestation in the world?

  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. Democratic Republic of the Congo

  4. Peru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brazil has the highest rate of deforestation in the world, with over 1.3 million hectares of forest lost each year.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect wetlands?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Montreal Protocol

  3. Paris Agreement

  4. Ramsar Convention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty that aims to protect wetlands. The treaty has been successful in protecting over 2,300 wetlands around the world.

Which country has the largest number of national parks in the world?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Australia

  4. Canada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the largest number of national parks in the world, with over 60 national parks.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect migratory species?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Montreal Protocol

  3. Paris Agreement

  4. Bonn Convention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bonn Convention is an international treaty that aims to protect migratory species. The treaty has been successful in protecting over 1,000 migratory species around the world.

Which country has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

  1. Italy

  2. China

  3. Spain

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Italy has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with over 50 sites.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect the marine environment?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Montreal Protocol

  3. Paris Agreement

  4. MARPOL Convention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The MARPOL Convention is an international treaty that aims to protect the marine environment. The treaty has been successful in reducing pollution from ships.

Which country has the largest number of biosphere reserves in the world?

  1. Brazil

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brazil has the largest number of biosphere reserves in the world, with over 70 biosphere reserves.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect the ozone layer?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Montreal Protocol

  3. Paris Agreement

  4. Ramsar Convention


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty that aims to protect the ozone layer. The treaty has been successful in reducing the levels of ozone-depleting substances in the atmosphere.

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