Climate Change and Research Innovation

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Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels?

  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 increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans?

  1. Global Warming

  2. Climate Change

  3. Greenhouse Effect

  4. Ozone Depletion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Global warming refers to the long-term increase in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system, which includes the atmosphere, oceans, and land surface.

Which human activity is considered to be the primary cause of global warming?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Industrialization

  3. Volcanic Eruptions

  4. Solar Flares


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Industrialization, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, has led to the release of large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing significantly to global warming.

What is the term used to describe the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases?

  1. Global Warming

  2. Climate Change

  3. Greenhouse Effect

  4. Ozone Depletion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The greenhouse effect is the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for human-induced climate change?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

  4. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities, contributing significantly to climate change.

What is the term used to describe the rise in sea levels due to the thermal expansion of ocean water and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets?

  1. Sea Level Rise

  2. Coastal Erosion

  3. Ocean Acidification

  4. Coral Bleaching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sea level rise is the increase in the average height of the sea's surface, primarily caused by the thermal expansion of ocean water and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets.

Which phenomenon refers to the changes in weather patterns, such as increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, due to climate change?

  1. Climate Variability

  2. Climate Change

  3. Global Warming

  4. Weather Extremes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weather extremes, such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms, are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.

What is the term used to describe the process of removing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere?

  1. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

  2. Carbon Sequestration

  3. Afforestation

  4. Reforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial sources and storing it underground or in geological formations.

Which renewable energy source is derived from the sun's energy?

  1. Wind Energy

  2. Hydropower

  3. Solar Energy

  4. Geothermal Energy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solar energy is obtained from the sun's radiation and can be converted into electricity through photovoltaic cells or solar thermal systems.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Climate Mitigation

  2. Climate Adaptation

  3. Sustainable Development

  4. Green Economy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate mitigation involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit the effects of climate change.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

  3. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international body responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change.

What is the term used to describe the process of converting land from forest to non-forest use, often for agriculture or development?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Reforestation

  3. Afforestation

  4. Forest Degradation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation involves the clearing of forests for various purposes, resulting in the loss of forest cover.

Which phenomenon refers to the increase in the acidity of the ocean due to the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

  1. Ocean Acidification

  2. Coral Bleaching

  3. Sea Level Rise

  4. Coastal Erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ocean acidification occurs when the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, leading to a decrease in pH and an increase in acidity.

What is the term used to describe the process of planting trees in areas that have been deforested or degraded?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Afforestation

  3. Forest Restoration

  4. Sustainable Forestry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reforestation involves planting trees in areas that have been deforested or degraded, with the aim of restoring forest cover.

Which renewable energy source is derived from the movement of air?

  1. Wind Energy

  2. Hydropower

  3. Solar Energy

  4. Geothermal Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wind energy is obtained from the kinetic energy of moving air and can be converted into electricity through wind turbines.

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