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The Impact of Natural Disasters and Environmental Degradation on International Security

Description: The Impact of Natural Disasters and Environmental Degradation on International Security
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Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster that can have a significant impact on international security?

  1. Earthquakes

  2. Floods

  3. Droughts

  4. Terrorism

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Terrorism is not a natural disaster, but it can have a significant impact on international security.

How can natural disasters and environmental degradation contribute to international conflict?

  1. By causing displacement and migration

  2. By exacerbating existing tensions over resources

  3. By disrupting trade and economic activity

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural disasters and environmental degradation can contribute to international conflict in a number of ways, including by causing displacement and migration, exacerbating existing tensions over resources, and disrupting trade and economic activity.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how environmental degradation can contribute to international conflict?

  1. Competition over scarce water resources

  2. Deforestation leading to conflict over land

  3. Pollution causing health problems and tensions between countries

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are examples of how environmental degradation can contribute to international conflict.

What is the term used to describe the link between environmental degradation and conflict?

  1. Environmental security

  2. Eco-conflict

  3. Resource wars

  4. Climate change security

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eco-conflict is the term used to describe the link between environmental degradation and conflict.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which natural disasters and environmental degradation can impact human security?

  1. By causing displacement and migration

  2. By increasing the risk of disease and malnutrition

  3. By disrupting access to education and healthcare

  4. By increasing the risk of terrorism

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural disasters and environmental degradation can impact human security in a number of ways, but they do not directly increase the risk of terrorism.

What is the primary cause of climate change?

  1. Natural variations in the Earth's climate

  2. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels

  3. A combination of natural variations and human activities

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Climate change is caused by a combination of natural variations in the Earth's climate and human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels.

How can climate change contribute to international conflict?

  1. By causing sea level rise and flooding, which can displace people and lead to conflict over resources

  2. By causing more extreme weather events, such as droughts and heat waves, which can lead to conflict over resources and migration

  3. By causing changes in agricultural yields, which can lead to food shortages and conflict

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change can contribute to international conflict in a number of ways, including by causing sea level rise and flooding, more extreme weather events, and changes in agricultural yields.

What is the Paris Agreement?

  1. An international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. An international agreement to adapt to the impacts of climate change

  3. An international agreement to finance climate change mitigation and adaptation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to the impacts of climate change, and finance climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Paris Agreement?

  1. To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius

  2. To pursue efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius

  3. To increase the ability of countries to adapt to the impacts of climate change

  4. To make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are goals of the Paris Agreement.

What is the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction?

  1. An international agreement to reduce the risk of natural disasters

  2. An international agreement to provide financial assistance to countries affected by natural disasters

  3. An international agreement to promote cooperation on disaster risk reduction

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is an international agreement to reduce the risk of natural disasters, provide financial assistance to countries affected by natural disasters, and promote cooperation on disaster risk reduction.

Which of the following is NOT a priority area for action under the Sendai Framework?

  1. Understanding disaster risk

  2. Strengthening disaster risk governance

  3. Investing in disaster risk reduction

  4. Providing financial assistance to countries affected by natural disasters

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Providing financial assistance to countries affected by natural disasters is not a priority area for action under the Sendai Framework.

What is the role of the United Nations in addressing the impact of natural disasters and environmental degradation on international security?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to countries affected by natural disasters

  2. To promote cooperation on disaster risk reduction and environmental protection

  3. To help countries adapt to the impacts of climate change

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations plays a role in addressing the impact of natural disasters and environmental degradation on international security by providing humanitarian assistance, promoting cooperation on disaster risk reduction and environmental protection, and helping countries adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the United Nations can help countries adapt to the impacts of climate change?

  1. By providing financial assistance

  2. By providing technical assistance

  3. By promoting cooperation on adaptation

  4. By providing humanitarian assistance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Providing humanitarian assistance is not a way in which the United Nations can help countries adapt to the impacts of climate change.

What is the role of the World Bank in addressing the impact of natural disasters and environmental degradation on international security?

  1. To provide financial assistance to countries affected by natural disasters

  2. To promote cooperation on disaster risk reduction and environmental protection

  3. To help countries adapt to the impacts of climate change

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Bank plays a role in addressing the impact of natural disasters and environmental degradation on international security by providing financial assistance, promoting cooperation on disaster risk reduction and environmental protection, and helping countries adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the World Bank can help countries adapt to the impacts of climate change?

  1. By providing financial assistance

  2. By providing technical assistance

  3. By promoting cooperation on adaptation

  4. By providing humanitarian assistance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Providing humanitarian assistance is not a way in which the World Bank can help countries adapt to the impacts of climate change.

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