Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

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Which of the following gases is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Oxygen (O2)

  4. Water Vapor (H2O)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas because it does not absorb infrared radiation in the atmosphere.

What is the primary human activity that contributes to the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Fossil Fuel Combustion

  3. Agriculture

  4. Industrial Processes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fossil fuel combustion, such as burning coal, oil, and natural gas, releases large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Which greenhouse gas has the highest global warming potential?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

  4. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

HFCs have a global warming potential that is thousands of times higher than carbon dioxide.

What is the term used to describe the long-term increase in global average temperatures?

  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 global average temperatures due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of climate change?

  1. Rising Sea Levels

  2. Increased Frequency and Intensity of Extreme Weather Events

  3. Loss of Biodiversity

  4. Improved Air Quality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is generally associated with negative consequences, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity. Improved air quality is not a direct consequence of climate change.

What is the primary international agreement aimed at mitigating climate change?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

  1. Solar Energy

  2. Wind Energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Natural Gas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural gas is a fossil fuel and therefore not a renewable energy source.

What is the term used to describe the process by which plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

  1. Carbon Sequestration

  2. Carbon Capture and Storage

  3. Carbon Neutralization

  4. Carbon Offsetting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon sequestration refers to the process by which plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and store it in their tissues.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas emitted by livestock?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

  4. Oxygen (O2)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas, and it is not emitted by livestock.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by deforestation?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

  4. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when trees are burned or decompose.

Which of the following is NOT a potential adaptation strategy to climate change?

  1. Building Seawalls to Protect Coastal Communities

  2. Developing Drought-Resistant Crops

  3. Relocating Populations Away from Vulnerable Areas

  4. Increasing the Use of Fossil Fuels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the use of fossil fuels would exacerbate climate change, not adapt to it.

What is the term used to describe the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere?

  1. Greenhouse Effect

  2. Global Warming

  3. Climate Change

  4. Ozone Depletion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The greenhouse effect refers to the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

Which of the following is NOT a potential mitigation strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Investing in Renewable Energy

  2. Improving Energy Efficiency

  3. Planting Trees

  4. Driving More Cars


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Driving more cars would increase greenhouse gas emissions, not reduce them.

What is the term used to describe the process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and stored underground?

  1. Carbon Capture and Storage

  2. Carbon Sequestration

  3. Carbon Neutralization

  4. Carbon Offsetting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon capture and storage involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial sources and storing it underground.

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of climate change on human health?

  1. Increased Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses

  2. Increased Spread of Infectious Diseases

  3. Improved Air Quality

  4. Increased Food Production


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is generally associated with negative impacts on human health, such as increased heat-related illnesses and infectious diseases. Improved food production is not a direct impact of climate change.

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