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Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Description: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

  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 global warming, contributing significantly to the greenhouse effect.

Which sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally?

  1. Transportation

  2. Industry

  3. Agriculture

  4. Residential and Commercial Buildings


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The industry sector, including manufacturing and construction, is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally, accounting for a significant portion of total emissions.

What is the term used to describe the long-term ability of an ecosystem to maintain its structure and function?

  1. Resilience

  2. Sustainability

  3. Carrying Capacity

  4. Biodiversity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience refers to the ability of an ecosystem to withstand disturbances and maintain its structure and function over time.

Which international agreement aims to limit global warming and address climate change?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Ramsar Convention


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 term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Mitigation refers to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while adaptation refers to adjusting to the impacts of climate change.

Which renewable energy source utilizes the energy of moving water to generate electricity?

  1. Solar Power

  2. Wind Power

  3. Hydropower

  4. Geothermal Power


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hydropower harnesses the energy of moving water, such as rivers and waterfalls, to generate electricity.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Ramsar Convention


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty that aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

Which of the following is a key strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector?

  1. Promoting Electric Vehicles

  2. Improving Public Transportation

  3. Encouraging Walking and Cycling

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting electric vehicles, improving public transportation, and encouraging walking and cycling are all key strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector.

What is the term used to describe the ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances and return to its original state?

  1. Resilience

  2. Sustainability

  3. Carrying Capacity

  4. Biodiversity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience refers to the ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances and return to its original state.

Which of the following is a key challenge in achieving sustainable development?

  1. Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Protection

  2. Addressing Social Inequality

  3. Promoting Inclusive Governance

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Balancing economic growth and environmental protection, addressing social inequality, and promoting inclusive governance are all key challenges in achieving sustainable development.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect wetlands and promote their wise use?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Ramsar Convention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty that aims to protect wetlands and promote their wise use.

Which of the following is a key strategy for promoting sustainable agriculture?

  1. Reducing the Use of Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides

  2. Adopting Agroforestry Practices

  3. Promoting Organic Farming

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, adopting agroforestry practices, and promoting organic farming are all key strategies for promoting sustainable agriculture.

What is the term used to describe the ability of an ecosystem to sustain itself and maintain its structure and function over time?

  1. Resilience

  2. Sustainability

  3. Carrying Capacity

  4. Biodiversity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sustainability refers to the ability of an ecosystem to sustain itself and maintain its structure and function over time.

Which of the following is a key challenge in achieving climate justice?

  1. Addressing the Disproportionate Impacts of Climate Change on Vulnerable Communities

  2. Promoting Equitable Access to Climate Finance

  3. Ensuring the Participation of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Climate Decision-Making

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, promoting equitable access to climate finance, and ensuring the participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in climate decision-making are all key challenges in achieving climate justice.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to reduce emissions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Stockholm Convention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Stockholm Convention is an international treaty that aims to reduce emissions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

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