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Climate Change & International Relations MCQs with Answers

Climate change is a major topic in international relations because:
a) It affects only developing nations
b) It has global economic, security, and political consequences
c) It is a local environmental issue
d) It has no impact on diplomacy

Answer
b) It has global economic, security, and political consequences

Which international agreement aims to combat climate change?
a) Bretton Woods Agreement
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) NATO Treaty
d) Warsaw Pact

Answer
b) Kyoto Protocol

Which global organization plays a key role in climate negotiations?
a) WHO
b) UNFCCC
c) IMF
d) WTO

Answer
b) UNFCCC

Which country emits the most carbon dioxide globally?
a) USA
b) India
c) China
d) Russia

Answer
c) China

Which UN framework established international climate change policies?
a) UNFCCC
b) WHO Framework
c) UNDP Program
d) UNESCO Charter

Answer
a) UNFCCC

What is the main purpose of the Paris Agreement?
a) Reduce global trade barriers
b) Limit global temperature rise below 2°C
c) Encourage space exploration
d) Control population growth

Answer
b) Limit global temperature rise below 2°C

Which country rejoined the Paris Agreement in 2021?
a) Canada
b) USA
c) Brazil
d) Australia

Answer
b) USA

Which of the following is a key effect of climate change on global relations?
a) Strengthened economic stability
b) Increased conflicts over resources
c) Decreased migration rates
d) Reduced global temperatures

Answer
b) Increased conflicts over resources

Climate change affects international relations by increasing:
a) Renewable energy exports
b) Trade agreements
c) Political tensions and climate refugees
d) Global GDP growth

Answer
c) Political tensions and climate refugees

Which country pledged carbon neutrality by 2060?
a) Germany
b) China
c) Russia
d) Canada

Answer
b) China

Which term refers to people forced to migrate due to climate change?
a) Political refugees
b) Economic migrants
c) Climate refugees
d) War migrants

Answer
c) Climate refugees

Which continent is most vulnerable to climate change?
a) Europe
b) North America
c) Africa
d) Australia

Answer
c) Africa

What is “climate diplomacy”?
a) Trade agreements on oil and gas
b) International negotiations on climate policies
c) War strategies linked to climate
d) Expanding fossil fuel industries

Answer
b) International negotiations on climate policies

Which sector is hardest to decarbonize?
a) Agriculture
b) Aviation
c) Retail
d) Entertainment

Answer
b) Aviation

Which financial mechanism supports developing countries’ climate actions?
a) Green Climate Fund
b) NATO Defense Fund
c) IMF Structural Fund
d) World Bank Loans

Answer
a) Green Climate Fund

Which country has the highest per capita carbon emissions?
a) USA
b) China
c) Qatar
d) India

Answer
c) Qatar

What is the goal of net-zero emissions?
a) Increase economic growth
b) Balance carbon emissions with removal
c) Eliminate all industrial activity
d) Increase coal production

Answer
b) Balance carbon emissions with removal

Which of the following is an example of a climate-related international conflict?
a) USA-China trade war
b) Water disputes between India and Pakistan
c) Space exploration competition
d) The Cold War

Answer
b) Water disputes between India and Pakistan

Which country leads in carbon pricing policies?
a) USA
b) India
c) Sweden
d) Brazil

Answer
c) Sweden

Which region is experiencing the fastest temperature rise?
a) The Amazon
b) The Arctic
c) The Sahara
d) The Mediterranean

Answer
b) The Arctic

Which agreement replaced the Kyoto Protocol?
a) Rio Declaration
b) Paris Agreement
c) Montreal Protocol
d) G7 Climate Accord

Answer
b) Paris Agreement

Which industry is a major contributor to deforestation?
a) Aviation
b) Agriculture
c) Banking
d) Tourism

Answer
b) Agriculture

What is the primary greenhouse gas causing climate change?
a) Nitrogen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Oxygen
d) Hydrogen

Answer
b) Carbon dioxide

Which country pledged to phase out coal by 2030?
a) Australia
b) Germany
c) Russia
d) India

Answer
b) Germany

Which international forum discusses climate issues annually?
a) G20 Summit
b) COP (Conference of Parties)
c) WTO General Meeting
d) UN Security Council

Answer
b) COP (Conference of Parties)

Which gas is a more potent greenhouse gas than CO₂?
a) Oxygen
b) Methane
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium

Answer
b) Methane

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
a) Solar
b) Wind
c) Coal
d) Geothermal

Answer
c) Coal

What is “climate adaptation”?
a) Completely reversing climate change
b) Adjusting to climate impacts
c) Increasing fossil fuel production
d) Avoiding climate policies

Answer
b) Adjusting to climate impacts

What is the main goal of climate finance?
a) Fund fossil fuel projects
b) Support climate adaptation and mitigation efforts
c) Encourage deforestation
d) Increase global carbon emissions

Answer
b) Support climate adaptation and mitigation efforts

Which international organization provides climate research reports?
a) UNESCO
b) IMF
c) IPCC
d) NATO

Answer
c) IPCC

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