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Climate Change Communication and Awareness: Raising Public Understanding

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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for human-induced climate change?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

  4. Water Vapor (H2O)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for human-induced climate change, accounting for approximately 65% of the total greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the term used to describe the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature?

  1. Global Warming

  2. Climate Change

  3. Greenhouse Effect

  4. Ozone Depletion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Global Warming refers to the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature over time, primarily due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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

What is the primary source of methane (CH4) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Fossil Fuel Combustion

  3. Agriculture

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agriculture is the primary source of methane (CH4) emissions, primarily due to livestock production and rice cultivation.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the Earth's atmosphere traps heat, leading to an increase in global temperatures?

  1. Greenhouse Effect

  2. Global Warming

  3. Climate Change

  4. Ozone Depletion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Greenhouse Effect refers to the phenomenon where certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat and prevent it from escaping into space, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

Which renewable energy source is often harnessed through wind turbines?

  1. Solar Energy

  2. Hydropower

  3. Wind Energy

  4. Geothermal Energy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wind Energy is harnessed through wind turbines, which convert the kinetic energy of moving air into electrical energy.

What is the primary cause of deforestation, contributing to the release of greenhouse gases?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Forest Fires

  3. Agriculture

  4. Natural Disasters


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agriculture is the primary cause of deforestation, as forests are cleared for agricultural purposes, releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Which greenhouse gas is produced during the combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

  4. Water Vapor (H2O)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is produced during the combustion of fossil fuels, contributing significantly to human-induced climate change.

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

  1. Climate Adaptation

  2. Carbon Capture and Storage

  3. Renewable Energy Transition

  4. Energy Efficiency


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Climate Mitigation refers to the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change.

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

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  3. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the Earth's oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

  1. Ocean Acidification

  2. Ocean Warming

  3. Ocean Carbon Sink

  4. Ocean Circulation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ocean Carbon Sink refers to the phenomenon where the Earth's oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to regulate global carbon dioxide levels.

Which renewable energy source is often harnessed through solar panels?

  1. Wind Energy

  2. Hydropower

  3. Geothermal Energy

  4. Solar Energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solar Energy is harnessed through solar panels, which convert sunlight into electrical energy.

What is the term used to describe the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise and extreme weather events?

  1. Climate Adaptation

  2. Carbon Capture and Storage

  3. Renewable Energy Transition

  4. Energy Efficiency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate Adaptation refers to the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise and extreme weather events.

Which greenhouse gas is produced during agricultural activities, such as livestock production and rice cultivation?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

  4. Water Vapor (H2O)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Methane (CH4) is produced during agricultural activities, such as livestock production and rice cultivation, contributing to human-induced climate change.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the Earth's atmosphere traps heat, leading to an increase in global temperatures?

  1. Greenhouse Effect

  2. Global Warming

  3. Climate Change

  4. Ozone Depletion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Greenhouse Effect refers to the phenomenon where certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat and prevent it from escaping into space, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

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