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Climate Change Activism and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

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What is the primary mission of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

  1. To promote sustainable development.

  2. To assess climate change and its impacts.

  3. To develop policies to mitigate climate change.

  4. To raise awareness about climate change.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IPCC's primary mission is to provide policymakers with regular assessments of the scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant to understanding climate change, its potential impacts, and options for adaptation and mitigation.

When was the IPCC established?

  1. 1988

  2. 1992

  3. 1997

  4. 2005

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPCC was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Which organization is responsible for coordinating the work of the IPCC?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is responsible for coordinating the work of the IPCC.

How many member countries does the IPCC have?

  1. 195

  2. 193

  3. 191

  4. 189

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPCC has 195 member countries.

What is the role of the IPCC in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

  1. To provide scientific advice to the UNFCCC.

  2. To implement the UNFCCC.

  3. To monitor compliance with the UNFCCC.

  4. To negotiate new agreements under the UNFCCC.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPCC's role in the UNFCCC is to provide scientific advice to the UNFCCC.

What is the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5)?

  1. A comprehensive assessment of climate change.

  2. A summary of the latest climate science.

  3. A policy document on climate change.

  4. A call to action on climate change.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) is a comprehensive assessment of climate change that was released in 2013.

What was the main conclusion of the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5)?

  1. Climate change is not happening.

  2. Climate change is happening, but it is not caused by human activities.

  3. Climate change is happening, and it is caused by human activities.

  4. Climate change is happening, but it is not a serious problem.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) concluded that climate change is happening, and it is caused by human activities.

What are some of the key findings of the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5)?

  1. The Earth's climate has warmed by about 1 degree Celsius since the late 19th century.

  2. Human activities are the dominant cause of observed warming since the mid-20th century.

  3. Climate change is affecting many aspects of the Earth's system, including the atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere, and biosphere.

  4. Climate change is projected to continue in the future, with significant impacts on human society and the environment.

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Explanation:

All of the above are key findings of the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5).

What is the IPCC's role in the Paris Agreement?

  1. To provide scientific advice to the Paris Agreement.

  2. To implement the Paris Agreement.

  3. To monitor compliance with the Paris Agreement.

  4. To negotiate new agreements under the Paris Agreement.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPCC's role in the Paris Agreement is to provide scientific advice to the Paris Agreement.

What is the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)?

  1. A comprehensive assessment of climate change.

  2. A summary of the latest climate science.

  3. A policy document on climate change.

  4. A call to action on climate change.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) is a comprehensive assessment of climate change that was released in 2021.

What was the main conclusion of the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)?

  1. Climate change is not happening.

  2. Climate change is happening, but it is not caused by human activities.

  3. Climate change is happening, and it is caused by human activities.

  4. Climate change is happening, but it is not a serious problem.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) concluded that climate change is happening, and it is caused by human activities.

What are some of the key findings of the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)?

  1. The Earth's climate has warmed by about 1 degree Celsius since the late 19th century.

  2. Human activities are the dominant cause of observed warming since the mid-20th century.

  3. Climate change is affecting many aspects of the Earth's system, including the atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere, and biosphere.

  4. Climate change is projected to continue in the future, with significant impacts on human society and the environment.

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Explanation:

All of the above are key findings of the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6).

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

  1. To raise awareness about climate change.

  2. To advocate for climate action.

  3. To hold governments and businesses accountable for their actions.

  4. To support climate change research.

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Explanation:

Climate change activism plays a vital role in addressing climate change by raising awareness, advocating for action, holding governments and businesses accountable, and supporting research.

What are some examples of climate change activism?

  1. Organizing protests and rallies.

  2. Lobbying governments and businesses.

  3. Divesting from fossil fuels.

  4. Supporting renewable energy.

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Explanation:

Climate change activism takes many forms, including organizing protests and rallies, lobbying governments and businesses, divesting from fossil fuels, and supporting renewable energy.

What are some of the challenges facing climate change activists?

  1. Denial of climate change.

  2. Political inaction.

  3. Corporate resistance.

  4. Public apathy.

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Explanation:

Climate change activists face a number of challenges, including denial of climate change, political inaction, corporate resistance, and public apathy.

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