Climate Change Activism and the G20

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Which country hosted the 2021 G20 Summit?

  1. Italy

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Germany

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2021 G20 Summit was held in Rome, Italy, from October 30 to 31, 2021.

What is the main goal of the G20?

  1. To promote international cooperation on economic and financial issues

  2. To address global challenges such as climate change and poverty

  3. To promote free trade and investment

  4. To strengthen the global financial system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The G20 is a forum for the governments and central bank governors of the world's 20 largest economies to discuss and coordinate their economic and financial policies.

Which country is the current chair of the G20?

  1. Indonesia

  2. India

  3. China

  4. Brazil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indonesia is the current chair of the G20, having taken over from Italy in December 2021.

What is the theme of the 2022 G20 Summit?

  1. Recover Together, Recover Stronger

  2. Working Together for a Sustainable Future

  3. Building Bridges for a More Inclusive World

  4. Uniting for Global Health


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The theme of the 2022 G20 Summit is "Recover Together, Recover Stronger".

Which climate change activist spoke at the 2021 G20 Summit?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Xi Jinping

  3. Joe Biden

  4. Emmanuel Macron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate change activist, spoke at the 2021 G20 Summit.

What did Greta Thunberg say in her speech at the 2021 G20 Summit?

  1. She called on world leaders to take urgent action on climate change.

  2. She said that the G20 leaders were not doing enough to address climate change.

  3. She said that the world was on the brink of a climate catastrophe.

  4. She said that the G20 leaders were ignoring the science on climate change.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Greta Thunberg called on world leaders to take urgent action on climate change in her speech at the 2021 G20 Summit.

What was the reaction of world leaders to Greta Thunberg's speech?

  1. They were impressed by her passion and commitment.

  2. They were dismissive of her message.

  3. They were angry at her for speaking out.

  4. They were indifferent to her speech.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

World leaders were impressed by Greta Thunberg's passion and commitment in her speech at the 2021 G20 Summit.

What did the G20 leaders agree to do on climate change at the 2021 Summit?

  1. They agreed to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases.

  2. They agreed to invest in renewable energy.

  3. They agreed to phase out coal-fired power plants.

  4. They agreed to all of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The G20 leaders agreed to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases, invest in renewable energy, and phase out coal-fired power plants at the 2021 Summit.

What is the significance of the G20's agreement on climate change?

  1. It is a sign that world leaders are finally taking climate change seriously.

  2. It is a major step forward in the fight against climate change.

  3. It is a sign that the G20 is committed to working together to address global challenges.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The G20's agreement on climate change is significant because it is a sign that world leaders are finally taking climate change seriously, it is a major step forward in the fight against climate change, and it is a sign that the G20 is committed to working together to address global challenges.

What are some of the challenges to implementing the G20's agreement on climate change?

  1. The cost of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.

  2. The political will to make the necessary changes.

  3. The lack of technology to replace fossil fuels.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges to implementing the G20's agreement on climate change include the cost of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, the political will to make the necessary changes, and the lack of technology to replace fossil fuels.

What can climate change activists do to help ensure that the G20's agreement on climate change is implemented?

  1. Continue to raise awareness of the issue.

  2. Pressure world leaders to take action.

  3. Support renewable energy and other climate-friendly technologies.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change activists can help ensure that the G20's agreement on climate change is implemented by continuing to raise awareness of the issue, pressuring world leaders to take action, and supporting renewable energy and other climate-friendly technologies.

What is the role of the G20 in addressing climate change?

  1. To set global standards for climate action.

  2. To provide financial support to developing countries for climate mitigation and adaptation.

  3. To promote cooperation on climate research and technology development.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The G20 has a key role to play in addressing climate change by setting global standards for climate action, providing financial support to developing countries for climate mitigation and adaptation, and promoting cooperation on climate research and technology development.

What are some of the key challenges facing the G20 in its efforts to address climate change?

  1. The need to balance economic growth with environmental protection.

  2. The lack of consensus among G20 members on the best way to address climate change.

  3. The need to ensure that climate action is fair and equitable for all countries.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The G20 faces a number of challenges in its efforts to address climate change, including the need to balance economic growth with environmental protection, the lack of consensus among G20 members on the best way to address climate change, and the need to ensure that climate action is fair and equitable for all countries.

What are some of the ways in which the G20 can strengthen its efforts to address climate change?

  1. By setting more ambitious climate targets.

  2. By providing more financial support to developing countries for climate mitigation and adaptation.

  3. By promoting cooperation on climate research and technology development.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The G20 can strengthen its efforts to address climate change by setting more ambitious climate targets, providing more financial support to developing countries for climate mitigation and adaptation, and promoting cooperation on climate research and technology development.

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