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Political Geography of Climate Change

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge on the political geography of climate change.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for 27% of global emissions in 2019.

Which region is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. South Asia

  3. Latin America

  4. Southeast Asia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sub-Saharan Africa is the region most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, due to its high levels of poverty, weak infrastructure, and reliance on agriculture.

What is the main cause of climate change?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Industrialization

  3. Volcanic eruptions

  4. Solar flares


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Industrialization is the main cause of climate change, due to the burning of fossil fuels, which releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, with a goal of pursuing efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas due to climate change?

  1. Climate migration

  2. Environmental migration

  3. Forced migration

  4. Internal displacement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate migration is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas due to climate change.

Which country has the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Australia

  4. Saudi Arabia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions, at 16.2 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per person in 2019.

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.

Which country is the largest investor in renewable energy?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China is the largest investor in renewable energy, accounting for 36% of global investment in 2020.

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.

Which country has the most ambitious climate change targets?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. European Union

  3. New Zealand

  4. Costa Rica


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Costa Rica has the most ambitious climate change targets, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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.

Which country is the largest producer of solar energy?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China is the largest producer of solar energy, accounting for 37% of global production in 2020.

What is the term used to describe the concept of meeting 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 concept of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Which country is the largest producer of wind energy?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China is the largest producer of wind energy, accounting for 38% of global production in 2020.

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

  1. Decarbonization

  2. Electrification

  3. Energy efficiency

  4. Renewable energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decarbonization is the term used to describe the process of transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

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