Climate Change and Mitigation

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge on Climate Change and Mitigation. It covers various aspects of climate change, its impacts, and mitigation strategies.
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Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for human-induced climate change?

  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 human-induced climate change, contributing approximately 64% of the total greenhouse effect.

What is the term used to describe the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature?

  1. Global Warming

  2. Climate Change

  3. Greenhouse Effect

  4. Ozone Depletion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Global Warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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

  1. Transportation

  2. Industry

  3. Agriculture

  4. Residential and Commercial Buildings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately 24% of total emissions.

What is the primary cause of deforestation in tropical regions?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Natural Disasters

  3. Agricultural Expansion

  4. Mining Activities


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agricultural expansion, particularly for crops such as soybeans and palm oil, is the primary cause of deforestation in tropical regions.

Which renewable energy source has experienced the most rapid growth in recent years?

  1. Solar Photovoltaics

  2. Wind Energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Geothermal Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar Photovoltaics (PV) has experienced the most rapid growth in recent years, with a global installed capacity of over 700 gigawatts.

What is the term used to describe the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

  1. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

  2. Carbon Sequestration

  3. Carbon Trading

  4. Carbon Pricing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial processes or directly from the atmosphere and storing it underground.

Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 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 from existing sources?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Geoengineering

  4. Carbon Pricing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mitigation refers to the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from existing sources, such as by improving energy efficiency, switching to renewable energy sources, and reducing deforestation.

Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. European Union


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, accounting for approximately 28% of global emissions.

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

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Geoengineering

  4. Carbon Pricing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to the impacts of climate change, such as by building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels or developing drought-resistant crops.

Which greenhouse gas has the highest global warming potential?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

  4. Water Vapor (H2O)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Methane (CH4) has a global warming potential 25 times higher than carbon dioxide (CO2) over a 100-year period.

What is the term used to describe the process of using technology to modify the Earth's climate system?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Geoengineering

  4. Carbon Pricing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Geoengineering refers to the process of using technology to modify the Earth's climate system, such as by injecting aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight.

Which sector is the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Transportation

  4. Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the most vulnerable sector to the impacts of climate change, as it is highly dependent on weather conditions and water availability.

What is the term used to describe the process of putting a price on carbon emissions?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Geoengineering

  4. Carbon Pricing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon Pricing refers to the process of putting a price on carbon emissions, either through a carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system.

Which renewable energy source is expected to play a significant role in the transition to a low-carbon economy?

  1. Solar Photovoltaics

  2. Wind Energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Geothermal Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar Photovoltaics (PV) is expected to play a significant role in the transition to a low-carbon economy due to its declining costs and increasing efficiency.

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