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Environmentalism and Its Impact on Policy

Description: Environmentalism and Its Impact on Policy
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What is the primary goal of environmentalism?

  1. To protect and preserve the natural environment

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To ensure social equality and justice

  4. To advance technological progress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Environmentalism is an ideology that advocates for the protection and preservation of the natural environment, including its biodiversity, ecosystems, and resources.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of environmentalism?

  1. Conservation of natural resources

  2. Sustainable development

  3. Economic growth

  4. Protection of biodiversity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Economic growth is not a key principle of environmentalism, as it often comes at the expense of the natural environment. Environmentalists argue that economic growth should be sustainable, meaning that it does not harm the environment or deplete its resources.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing the negative impact of human activities on the environment?

  1. Environmental degradation

  2. Environmental conservation

  3. Environmental restoration

  4. Environmental sustainability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental sustainability refers to the process of reducing the negative impact of human activities on the environment, such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change. It involves adopting practices and technologies that minimize environmental harm and ensure the long-term viability of natural resources.

What is the primary cause of climate change?

  1. Natural variations in the Earth's climate

  2. Human activities that release greenhouse gases

  3. Volcanic eruptions

  4. Solar flares


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Climate change is primarily caused by human activities that release greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and cause the Earth's temperature to rise.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Oxygen

  4. Nitrous oxide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. Oxygen is a vital gas for life on Earth, but it does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Carbon capture and storage

  2. Renewable energy transition

  3. Energy efficiency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon capture and storage, renewable energy transition, and energy efficiency are all strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon capture and storage involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial sources and storing it underground. Renewable energy transition involves switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. Energy efficiency involves reducing the amount of energy used for a given task.

What is the Kyoto Protocol?

  1. An international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. A treaty to protect biodiversity

  3. A convention to combat desertification

  4. A protocol to promote sustainable development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005. The protocol sets binding targets for industrialized countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the Paris Agreement?

  1. An international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. A treaty to protect biodiversity

  3. A convention to combat desertification

  4. A protocol to promote sustainable development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was adopted in 2015 and entered into force in 2016. The agreement sets a long-term goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

What is the term used to describe the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Climate mitigation

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate resilience

  4. Climate justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Climate adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, changing weather patterns, and extreme weather events. It involves taking measures to reduce the vulnerability of communities and ecosystems to climate change.

What is the term used to describe the principle that those who contribute the most to climate change should bear the greatest responsibility for addressing it?

  1. Climate justice

  2. Climate equity

  3. Climate reparations

  4. Climate accountability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate justice refers to the principle that those who contribute the most to climate change should bear the greatest responsibility for addressing it. It also involves addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing the negative impact of human activities on the environment?

  1. Environmental degradation

  2. Environmental conservation

  3. Environmental restoration

  4. Environmental sustainability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental sustainability refers to the process of reducing the negative impact of human activities on the environment, such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change. It involves adopting practices and technologies that minimize environmental harm and ensure the long-term viability of natural resources.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Carbon capture and storage

  2. Renewable energy transition

  3. Energy efficiency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon capture and storage, renewable energy transition, and energy efficiency are all strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon capture and storage involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial sources and storing it underground. Renewable energy transition involves switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. Energy efficiency involves reducing the amount of energy used for a given task.

What is the Kyoto Protocol?

  1. An international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. A treaty to protect biodiversity

  3. A convention to combat desertification

  4. A protocol to promote sustainable development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005. The protocol sets binding targets for industrialized countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the Paris Agreement?

  1. An international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. A treaty to protect biodiversity

  3. A convention to combat desertification

  4. A protocol to promote sustainable development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was adopted in 2015 and entered into force in 2016. The agreement sets a long-term goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

What is the term used to describe the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Climate mitigation

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate resilience

  4. Climate justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Climate adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, changing weather patterns, and extreme weather events. It involves taking measures to reduce the vulnerability of communities and ecosystems to climate change.

What is the term used to describe the principle that those who contribute the most to climate change should bear the greatest responsibility for addressing it?

  1. Climate justice

  2. Climate equity

  3. Climate reparations

  4. Climate accountability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate justice refers to the principle that those who contribute the most to climate change should bear the greatest responsibility for addressing it. It also involves addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities.

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