Climate Policy and Mitigation

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of climate policy and mitigation strategies.
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Which international agreement aims to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, sets a long-term goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?

  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 by human activities, accounting for approximately 65% of total greenhouse gas emissions.

Which sector is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Transportation

  2. Industry

  3. Agriculture

  4. Residential and Commercial Buildings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The transportation sector is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately 23% of total emissions.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sinks?

  1. Climate Adaptation

  2. Climate Mitigation

  3. Climate Resilience

  4. Sustainable Development


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Climate mitigation refers to the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sinks to limit global warming and its impacts.

Which renewable energy source has experienced the most rapid growth in recent years?

  1. Solar Energy

  2. Wind Energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Geothermal Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar energy has experienced the most rapid growth in recent years, with a global installed capacity of over 500 gigawatts.

What is the term used to describe the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

  1. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

  2. Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)

  3. Carbon Sequestration

  4. Carbon Offsetting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) refers to the process of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or industrial sources and storing it underground or in geological formations.

Which country has the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions, with an average of 16.2 metric tons of CO2 equivalent per person.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation?

  1. REDD+

  2. REDD

  3. REDD++

  4. REDD-


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

REDD+ stands for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, and it includes the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.

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

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

  2. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

  3. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  4. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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

  1. Climate Adaptation

  2. Climate Mitigation

  3. Climate Resilience

  4. Sustainable Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, changing weather patterns, and extreme weather events.

Which country has the largest installed capacity of renewable energy?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has the largest installed capacity of renewable energy, with over 1,000 gigawatts of capacity.

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

  1. Climate-Smart Agriculture

  2. Sustainable Agriculture

  3. Organic Agriculture

  4. Precision Agriculture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate-Smart Agriculture refers to agricultural practices that aim to increase productivity, adapt to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Which country has the highest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix?

  1. Costa Rica

  2. Uruguay

  3. Denmark

  4. Sweden


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Costa Rica has the highest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix, with over 98% of its electricity generated from renewable sources.

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

  1. Energy Efficiency

  2. Green Building

  3. Sustainable Architecture

  4. Passive House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Energy efficiency refers to the process of reducing energy consumption in buildings through the use of energy-efficient appliances, insulation, and other measures.

Which country has the lowest per capita greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Bhutan

  2. Suriname

  3. Guyana

  4. French Guiana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhutan has the lowest per capita greenhouse gas emissions, with an average of 0.5 metric tons of CO2 equivalent per person.

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