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Climate Justice and Climate Activism

Description: Climate Justice and Climate Activism Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary focus of climate justice?

  1. Addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities

  2. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

  3. Promoting sustainable energy sources

  4. Protecting biodiversity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate justice focuses on ensuring that the burdens and benefits of climate change are shared equitably, with particular attention to the needs and rights of vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy employed by climate activists?

  1. Organizing protests and demonstrations

  2. Lobbying policymakers

  3. Engaging in civil disobedience

  4. Investing in renewable energy projects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While climate activists may support and advocate for investments in renewable energy projects, this is not typically considered a direct strategy employed by activists themselves.

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities?

  1. Climate apartheid

  2. Climate vulnerability

  3. Climate injustice

  4. Environmental racism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Climate injustice refers to the unfair and disproportionate distribution of the negative effects of climate change, which often falls heavily on marginalized communities.

Which international agreement aims to address climate change by setting targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
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.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a low-carbon economy?

  1. Climate mitigation

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate resilience

  4. Climate justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate mitigation refers to efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases, thereby mitigating the effects of climate change.

Which of the following is a key demand of climate justice activists?

  1. Loss and damage compensation for vulnerable communities

  2. Increased funding for climate adaptation measures

  3. A just transition to a low-carbon economy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate justice activists advocate for a range of demands, including loss and damage compensation, increased funding for climate adaptation, and a just transition to a low-carbon economy.

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

  1. Climate mitigation

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate resilience

  4. Climate justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Climate adaptation refers to efforts to adjust to and manage the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and changes in agricultural yields.

Which of the following is an example of a climate justice movement?

  1. Black Lives Matter

  2. Fridays for Future

  3. Extinction Rebellion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate justice movements encompass a diverse range of groups and organizations working to address the social and environmental injustices associated with climate change.

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

  1. Climate mitigation

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate resilience

  4. Climate justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Climate resilience refers to the ability of a community to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and sea-level rise.

Which of the following is a key principle of climate justice?

  1. Equity and fairness

  2. Intergenerational responsibility

  3. The right to a healthy environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate justice encompasses a range of principles, including equity and fairness, intergenerational responsibility, and the right to a healthy environment.

What is the term used to describe the process of transitioning to a low-carbon economy?

  1. Climate mitigation

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate resilience

  4. Climate justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate mitigation refers to efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases, thereby mitigating the effects of climate change.

Which of the following is a key demand of climate justice activists?

  1. Loss and damage compensation for vulnerable communities

  2. Increased funding for climate adaptation measures

  3. A just transition to a low-carbon economy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate justice activists advocate for a range of demands, including loss and damage compensation, increased funding for climate adaptation, and a just transition to a low-carbon economy.

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

  1. Climate mitigation

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate resilience

  4. Climate justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Climate adaptation refers to efforts to adjust to and manage the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and changes in agricultural yields.

Which of the following is an example of a climate justice movement?

  1. Black Lives Matter

  2. Fridays for Future

  3. Extinction Rebellion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate justice movements encompass a diverse range of groups and organizations working to address the social and environmental injustices associated with climate change.

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

  1. Climate mitigation

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate resilience

  4. Climate justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Climate resilience refers to the ability of a community to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and sea-level rise.

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