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
Which international agreement aims to combat climate change?
a) Bretton Woods Agreement
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) NATO Treaty
d) Warsaw Pact
Which global organization plays a key role in climate negotiations?
a) WHO
b) UNFCCC
c) IMF
d) WTO
Which country emits the most carbon dioxide globally?
a) USA
b) India
c) China
d) Russia
Which UN framework established international climate change policies?
a) UNFCCC
b) WHO Framework
c) UNDP Program
d) UNESCO Charter
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
Which country rejoined the Paris Agreement in 2021?
a) Canada
b) USA
c) Brazil
d) Australia
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
Climate change affects international relations by increasing:
a) Renewable energy exports
b) Trade agreements
c) Political tensions and climate refugees
d) Global GDP growth
Which country pledged carbon neutrality by 2060?
a) Germany
b) China
c) Russia
d) Canada
Which term refers to people forced to migrate due to climate change?
a) Political refugees
b) Economic migrants
c) Climate refugees
d) War migrants
Which continent is most vulnerable to climate change?
a) Europe
b) North America
c) Africa
d) Australia
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
Which sector is hardest to decarbonize?
a) Agriculture
b) Aviation
c) Retail
d) Entertainment
Which financial mechanism supports developing countries’ climate actions?
a) Green Climate Fund
b) NATO Defense Fund
c) IMF Structural Fund
d) World Bank Loans
Which country has the highest per capita carbon emissions?
a) USA
b) China
c) Qatar
d) India
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
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
Which country leads in carbon pricing policies?
a) USA
b) India
c) Sweden
d) Brazil
Which region is experiencing the fastest temperature rise?
a) The Amazon
b) The Arctic
c) The Sahara
d) The Mediterranean
Which agreement replaced the Kyoto Protocol?
a) Rio Declaration
b) Paris Agreement
c) Montreal Protocol
d) G7 Climate Accord
Which industry is a major contributor to deforestation?
a) Aviation
b) Agriculture
c) Banking
d) Tourism
What is the primary greenhouse gas causing climate change?
a) Nitrogen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Oxygen
d) Hydrogen
Which country pledged to phase out coal by 2030?
a) Australia
b) Germany
c) Russia
d) India
Which international forum discusses climate issues annually?
a) G20 Summit
b) COP (Conference of Parties)
c) WTO General Meeting
d) UN Security Council
Which gas is a more potent greenhouse gas than CO₂?
a) Oxygen
b) Methane
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
a) Solar
b) Wind
c) Coal
d) Geothermal
What is “climate adaptation”?
a) Completely reversing climate change
b) Adjusting to climate impacts
c) Increasing fossil fuel production
d) Avoiding climate policies
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
Which international organization provides climate research reports?
a) UNESCO
b) IMF
c) IPCC
d) NATO