Energy and Climate Change: Impact, Mitigation, and Policy

Question 1

Which of the following is a central provision of the Paris Agreement on climate change?

Accepted Answer

Setting a global goal to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius

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Financial support from developed countries to developing countries for climate change mitigation and adaptation

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Legally binding emissions reduction targets for all countries

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A ban on the use of fossil fuels

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas primarily emitted by human activities, contributing to climate change?

Accepted Answer

Water vapor

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrous oxide

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Methane

Question 3

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

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Improved air quality

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Sea level rise

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Shifts in precipitation patterns

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More frequent and severe extreme weather events

Question 4

Which gas among the following does not contribute to the greenhouse effect?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 5

Which of these is NOT an effect of climate change?

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Increased biodiversity

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More frequent and severe extreme weather events

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Rising sea levels

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Lower crop yields

Question 6

Which of the following gases is NOT regulated under the Kyoto Protocol?

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Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Methane (CH4)

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Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

Question 7

Which gas is NOT classified as a greenhouse gas under the Kyoto Protocol?

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Sulfur dioxide

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 8

What is a primary objective of the Paris Agreement?

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Limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius

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Impose a global carbon tax

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Eliminate fossil fuels by 2050

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Establish a new international climate change organization

Question 9

Which strategy is primarily designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change in the context of global energy use?

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Invest in renewable energy sources

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Increase fossil fuel consumption

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Reduce energy efficiency

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Prioritize nuclear energy production

Question 10

Which human activity significantly contributes to the rise in greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere, causing climate change?

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Deforestation

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Volcanic eruptions

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Solar flares

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Ocean acidification

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of the Paris Agreement?

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Promoting sustainable lifestyles and sustainable patterns of consumption and production.

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Limiting global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

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Enhancing adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change impacts.

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Making financial flows consistent with a low-greenhouse gas emission and climate-resilient pathway.

Question 12

Which greenhouse gas is the primary cause of the long-term increase in global temperatures?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Water vapor

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Methane

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Improved air quality

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Rising sea levels

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Increased frequency of extreme weather events

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Loss of biodiversity

Question 14

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 15

Which greenhouse gas is the primary driver of human-caused climate change?

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrous oxide

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Methane

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Hydrofluorocarbons

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 17

Which of the following is a well-known impact of climate change?

Accepted Answer

More frequent and severe extreme weather events

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Less availability and lower quality of freshwater

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Increased crop yields in moderate climate zones

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Improved air quality due to less industrial activity

Question 18

Which provision is a key element of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol?

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Emissions trading is allowed under the Protocol, enabling countries to buy and sell carbon credits.

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Developed nations must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% compared to 1990 levels.

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Developing nations are not required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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All major industrialized nations have ratified the Protocol.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an impact of climate change?

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Economic advantages

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Rising sea levels

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Altered weather patterns

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Loss of biodiversity

Question 21

Which element is not explicitly included as a key component in the Paris Agreement?

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Carbon pricing

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Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

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Global stocktake

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Loss and damage

Question 22

Which fundamental principle of the Paris Agreement emphasizes the promotion of sustainable lifestyles and practices?

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Promoting sustainable lifestyles and practices to minimize greenhouse gas emissions

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Restricting global temperature increase to significantly below 2 degrees Celsius

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Encouraging the adoption of renewable energy sources

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Providing financial assistance to developing nations for climate change adaptation and mitigation

Question 23

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon Dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous Oxide

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas that significantly contributes to climate change?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 25

Which gas does not contribute to the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 26

According to the Kyoto Protocol, which of the following is NOT a designated greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Methane (CH4)

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Nitrous oxide (N2O)

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the Paris Agreement?

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Promoting sustainable development and poverty alleviation

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Limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels

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Enhancing the adaptive capacity of nations to climate change impacts

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Fostering cooperation among all nations, including developing countries

Question 28

Which of these gases is NOT a greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?

Accepted Answer

Water vapor

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 29

Which of the following gases is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas primarily emitted by human activities that contributes to climate change?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 31

Which gas does NOT contribute to the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 32

Which statement best captures the primary objective of the Paris Agreement?

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Establish a global framework for cooperative action on climate change, considering sustainable development and poverty eradication.

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Promote renewable energy and reduce fossil fuel dependency.

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Enforce strict carbon emission regulations, regardless of economic or social impacts.

Question 33

Which of the following gases does NOT contribute to climate change?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

Question 34

Which gas does not contribute to the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

Improved air quality, owing to reduced reliance on fossil fuels

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Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events

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Diminished agricultural output due to changing climate patterns

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Rising sea levels due to thermal expansion and melting glaciers

Question 36

Which of the following is a potential drawback of carbon trading as a strategy to mitigate climate change?

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Raises the overall cost of emissions reduction

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Encourages innovation in low-carbon technologies

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Promotes international cooperation on climate change

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Ensures a fair distribution of emissions reduction responsibilities

Question 37

As per the Kyoto Protocol, which measure is used to limit greenhouse gas emissions?

Accepted Answer

Legally binding emission reduction targets for developed countries

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Creation of a global carbon trading system

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Financial aid to developing countries for climate change adaptation

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Promotion of renewable energy sources through subsidies and incentives

Question 38

Which statement encapsulates a fundamental aspect of the Paris Agreement?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging nations to devise and share ambitious climate action plans.

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Establishing a global carbon tax to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

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Imposing trade penalties on nations that fail to fulfill their climate commitments.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 40

Which of these gases does not trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 41

Which of the following is a potential positive impact of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Improved agricultural yields in certain regions

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Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events

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Sea level rise

Question 42

Which of these gases does NOT contribute to climate change as a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 43

Among the greenhouse gases listed below, which one has the highest global warming potential per unit of mass?

Accepted Answer

Nitrous oxide (N2O)

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Methane (CH4)

Question 44

How does climate finance contribute to developing countries' efforts in mitigating and adapting to climate change?

Accepted Answer

Climate finance can be crucial in helping developing countries shift to low-carbon energy systems and increase their resilience to climate change impacts.

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Climate finance is a major obstacle for developing countries to engage in climate change action.

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Climate finance should mainly focus on funding adaptation measures in developing countries.

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Developed countries are not responsible for providing financial support to developing countries for climate change action.

Question 45

Which of the following greenhouse gases is NOT primarily emitted by energy production and consumption?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 46

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global average temperature rise to what maximum level?

Accepted Answer

1.5 degrees Celsius

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2 degrees Celsius

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2.5 degrees Celsius

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3 degrees Celsius

Question 47

Which aspect of energy policy plays a key role in mitigating climate change?

Accepted Answer

Implementing carbon pricing mechanisms

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Providing incentives for renewable energy

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Promoting fossil fuel exploration

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Encouraging increased energy consumption

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 49

Which sector is the largest contributor to global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions?

Accepted Answer

Electricity and heat production

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Transportation

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Industry

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Residential and commercial buildings

Question 50

What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

Accepted Answer

To limit the global temperature increase to well below 2 degrees Celsius

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To achieve net zero emissions by 2050

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To shift to 100% renewable energy by 2030

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To promote sustainable development in developing countries

Question 51

What is the concept of a 'carbon footprint'?

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The amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual or organization over a specified period

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The area of forest required to offset greenhouse gas emissions

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The social cost of carbon emissions

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The tax levied on carbon-intensive industries

Question 52

What is the primary driver of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Human activities that release greenhouse gases

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Natural variations in the Earth's climate system

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Solar flares and cosmic rays

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Volcanic eruptions and other geological processes

Question 53

Which of the following gases is NOT a major greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 54

Which type of energy source has the highest carbon emissions per unit of energy produced?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

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Solar energy

Question 55

What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, adopted in 2015?

Accepted Answer

To reduce global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels

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To phase out the use of fossil fuels by 2050

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To invest in renewable energy research and development

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To provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change mitigation

Question 56

Which of the following gases is NOT considered a greenhouse gas emitted from energy production?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen dioxide

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Hydrofluorocarbons

Question 57

In what year was the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adopted?

Accepted Answer

1997

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1992

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2005

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2015

Question 58

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 59

What is the primary purpose of carbon pricing mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

To reduce carbon emissions

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To generate revenue

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To promote energy efficiency

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To punish polluters

Question 60

What is the main function of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate international negotiations on climate change

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To set limits on greenhouse gas emissions

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To provide funding for climate action

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To monitor global climate change impacts

Question 61

Which sector is responsible for the highest share of global energy consumption?

Accepted Answer

Industrial

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Residential

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Transportation

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Commercial

Question 62

What is a fundamental distinction between mitigation and adaptation in the context of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Mitigation involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while adaptation aims to manage the consequences of climate change

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Mitigation is a more expensive approach than adaptation

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Mitigation is a long-term solution, while adaptation is a short-term solution

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Mitigation only applies to developed countries, whereas adaptation is relevant to all countries

Question 63

Which of the following energy sources is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Renewable energy sources

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Nuclear power

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Hydropower

Question 64

What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change?

Accepted Answer

To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions

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To promote sustainable energy development

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To provide financial aid to developing countries for climate mitigation

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To establish a carbon trading system