Climate Change Mitigation

Description: Climate Change Mitigation Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrogen (N2)

  4. Water vapor (H2O)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nitrogen is not a greenhouse gas because it does not absorb infrared radiation.

What is the primary cause of climate change?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Volcanic eruptions

  3. Human activities

  4. Solar radiation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, are the primary cause of climate change.

Which sector contributes the most to global greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Industry

  3. Agriculture

  4. Residential and commercial buildings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation is the sector that contributes the most to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for about 23% of total emissions.

What is the goal of the Paris Agreement?

  1. To limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius

  2. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030

  3. To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

  4. To phase out the use of fossil fuels by 2040


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of the Paris Agreement is to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and to pursue efforts to limit it to 1.0 degrees Celsius.

Which renewable energy source has the highest potential for electricity generation?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Geothermal energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar energy has the highest potential for electricity generation, with an estimated global potential of 20,000 terawatts.

What is carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

  1. A technology that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it underground

  2. A technology that converts carbon dioxide into fuel

  3. A technology that uses carbon dioxide to produce building materials

  4. A technology that removes carbon dioxide from the ocean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a technology that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it underground, typically in geological formations.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mitigation is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the term used to describe the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Adaptation is the term used to describe the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change.

What is the term used to describe the ability of a system to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Resilience is the term used to describe the ability of a system to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change.

What is the term used to describe the ability of a system to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainability is the term used to describe the ability of a system to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Which of the following is an example of a mitigation strategy?

  1. Planting trees

  2. Using renewable energy

  3. Improving energy efficiency

  4. Investing in carbon capture and storage


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of mitigation strategies.

Which of the following is an example of an adaptation strategy?

  1. Building sea walls to protect coastal communities from rising sea levels

  2. Developing drought-resistant crops

  3. Improving early warning systems for extreme weather events

  4. Relocating communities away from areas that are at risk from climate change


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of adaptation strategies.

What is the role of forests in climate change mitigation?

  1. Forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

  2. Forests release oxygen into the atmosphere

  3. Forests provide habitat for wildlife

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forests play a vital role in climate change mitigation by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere, and providing habitat for wildlife.

What is the role of oceans in climate change mitigation?

  1. Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

  2. Oceans release oxygen into the atmosphere

  3. Oceans regulate the Earth's temperature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oceans play a vital role in climate change mitigation by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere, and regulating the Earth's temperature.

What is the role of individual actions in climate change mitigation?

  1. Reducing energy consumption

  2. Using renewable energy

  3. Improving energy efficiency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individual actions can play a significant role in climate change mitigation by reducing energy consumption, using renewable energy, and improving energy efficiency.

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