Carbon Capture and Storage Initiatives

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What is the primary objective of carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives?

  1. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. To increase energy production

  3. To improve air quality

  4. To promote economic growth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of CCS initiatives is to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial and power generation sources and store them underground or in other geological formations to prevent their release into the atmosphere.

Which of the following technologies is commonly used for carbon capture?

  1. Post-combustion capture

  2. Pre-combustion capture

  3. Oxyfuel combustion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon capture technologies include post-combustion capture, which involves capturing CO2 from flue gases after combustion; pre-combustion capture, which captures CO2 from fuel before combustion; and oxyfuel combustion, which uses pure oxygen instead of air for combustion, resulting in a concentrated stream of CO2.

What is the geological formation typically used for carbon storage?

  1. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs

  2. Deep saline aquifers

  3. Unmineable coal seams

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon storage can be achieved in various geological formations, including depleted oil and gas reservoirs, deep saline aquifers, and unmineable coal seams. These formations provide suitable conditions for CO2 injection and long-term storage.

Which country was the first to implement a large-scale CCS project?

  1. Norway

  2. Canada

  3. United States

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norway was the first country to implement a large-scale CCS project, known as the Sleipner project, which captures CO2 from a natural gas processing plant and stores it in a deep saline aquifer.

What is the primary challenge associated with CCS initiatives?

  1. High cost

  2. Technical complexity

  3. Public acceptance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CCS initiatives face several challenges, including high costs, technical complexity, and the need for public acceptance and support. Additionally, concerns about the long-term safety and effectiveness of carbon storage need to be addressed.

What is the potential role of CCS in mitigating climate change?

  1. Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

  2. Complete elimination of greenhouse gas emissions

  3. Temporary reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

  4. No impact on greenhouse gas emissions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CCS has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing and storing CO2 from industrial and power generation sources, thereby preventing its release into the atmosphere.

Which international agreement recognizes the importance of CCS in addressing climate change?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, recognizes the importance of CCS as a technology that can contribute to the global effort to mitigate climate change.

What is the estimated global capacity for carbon storage?

  1. 100 gigatons of CO2

  2. 1,000 gigatons of CO2

  3. 10,000 gigatons of CO2

  4. 100,000 gigatons of CO2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Estimates suggest that the global capacity for carbon storage in geological formations is in the range of 10,000 gigatons of CO2, providing significant potential for long-term storage of captured carbon.

Which sector is responsible for the majority of CO2 emissions that can be captured and stored through CCS?

  1. Transportation

  2. Residential and commercial buildings

  3. Industrial processes

  4. Agriculture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Industrial processes, such as cement production, steel manufacturing, and chemical processing, are responsible for a significant portion of CO2 emissions that can be captured and stored through CCS.

What is the term used to describe the process of capturing CO2 directly from the air?

  1. Direct air capture

  2. Carbon sequestration

  3. Carbon capture and utilization

  4. Enhanced oil recovery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Direct air capture refers to the process of capturing CO2 directly from the ambient air, rather than from specific industrial or power generation sources.

Which technology involves injecting CO2 into underground geological formations for enhanced oil recovery?

  1. Carbon capture and storage

  2. Carbon capture and utilization

  3. Enhanced oil recovery

  4. Direct air capture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Enhanced oil recovery is a technique that involves injecting CO2 into underground oil reservoirs to increase oil production. This process also contributes to carbon storage by keeping CO2 underground.

What is the term used to describe the process of converting captured CO2 into useful products?

  1. Carbon capture and storage

  2. Carbon capture and utilization

  3. Enhanced oil recovery

  4. Direct air capture


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carbon capture and utilization involves converting captured CO2 into useful products, such as fuels, chemicals, or building materials, instead of storing it underground.

Which international organization is responsible for promoting and coordinating CCS initiatives worldwide?

  1. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

  2. International Energy Agency (IEA)

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

  4. Global CCS Institute


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Global CCS Institute is an international organization that promotes and coordinates CCS initiatives worldwide, providing technical expertise, research, and advocacy.

What is the primary advantage of CCS over other climate change mitigation strategies?

  1. Lower cost

  2. Higher effectiveness

  3. Greater public acceptance

  4. Fewer technological challenges


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

CCS has the potential to achieve higher effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to other mitigation strategies, as it involves capturing and storing CO2 directly from industrial and power generation sources.

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