Climate change is primarily caused by an increase in which of the following gases?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen
Which international agreement aims to limit global temperature rise?
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) Paris Agreement
c) Montreal Protocol
d) Rio Declaration
What is the primary goal of the Kyoto Protocol?
a) Protecting marine life
b) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
c) Banning nuclear weapons
d) Regulating global oil prices
Which sector is the largest contributor to global carbon emissions?
a) Agriculture
b) Transportation
c) Energy production
d) Forestry
Which organization leads global efforts on climate change?
a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
b) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?
a) Coal
b) Oil
c) Solar
d) Natural gas
Deforestation contributes to climate change by:
a) Increasing oxygen levels
b) Reducing carbon storage capacity
c) Decreasing fossil fuel consumption
d) Cooling the atmosphere
Which country is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide?
a) India
b) United States
c) China
d) Russia
What is carbon footprint?
a) A measure of oxygen production
b) The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities
c) A type of soil degradation
d) The impact of industries on water bodies
Which type of pollution is a major contributor to climate change?
a) Noise pollution
b) Water pollution
c) Air pollution
d) Light pollution
Which international fund provides financial support for climate change mitigation in developing countries?
a) Green Climate Fund (GCF)
b) International Red Cross
c) World Trade Fund
d) Global Health Fund
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
a) Nitrogen
b) Helium
c) Methane
d) Hydrogen
What is the main cause of rising sea levels?
a) Increased rainfall
b) Melting glaciers and ice sheets
c) Underwater earthquakes
d) Volcanic eruptions
Which public policy can help reduce carbon emissions?
a) Promoting fossil fuel subsidies
b) Implementing carbon taxes
c) Increasing industrial pollution
d) Limiting investment in renewable energy
Which country withdrew from the Paris Agreement in 2017 but rejoined in 2021?
a) United Kingdom
b) Australia
c) United States
d) Canada
What does “net zero emissions” mean?
a) Producing more emissions than usual
b) Completely eliminating carbon emissions
c) Balancing emissions with removal efforts
d) Stopping all industrial activities
Which type of farming practice contributes to climate change?
a) Organic farming
b) Crop rotation
c) Intensive livestock farming
d) Agroforestry
What is the purpose of carbon trading?
a) To ban fossil fuels
b) To allow countries and companies to buy and sell carbon credits
c) To increase greenhouse gas emissions
d) To regulate global financial markets
Which of the following best describes climate change adaptation?
a) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
b) Adjusting to the effects of climate change
c) Ignoring climate-related challenges
d) Enhancing fossil fuel consumption
Which human activity is a major source of methane emissions?
a) Deforestation
b) Livestock farming
c) Nuclear energy production
d) Solar energy usage
What is the primary objective of public policies on climate change?
a) Increasing carbon emissions
b) Reducing environmental regulations
c) Mitigating climate risks and promoting sustainability
d) Banning all industrial activities
Which sector is most vulnerable to climate change?
a) Agriculture
b) Banking
c) Entertainment
d) Software development
What is the role of afforestation in climate policy?
a) Increasing carbon dioxide emissions
b) Enhancing air pollution
c) Absorbing carbon dioxide and restoring ecosystems
d) Reducing water availability
What does the term “climate justice” refer to?
a) Legal cases against fossil fuel companies
b) Ensuring fair and equitable solutions for all affected by climate change
c) Punishing countries with high emissions
d) Preventing climate change lawsuits
Which type of energy is considered the cleanest?
a) Coal
b) Nuclear
c) Wind
d) Diesel
What is the impact of urbanization on climate change?
a) Decreases carbon emissions
b) Increases greenhouse gas emissions
c) Reduces energy consumption
d) Enhances biodiversity
Which climate change impact can lead to food insecurity?
a) Rising sea levels
b) Droughts and unpredictable weather patterns
c) Increased biodiversity
d) Strengthened soil fertility
Which sector benefits the most from renewable energy policies?
a) Oil and gas
b) Sustainable energy
c) Traditional coal mining
d) Plastic manufacturing
What does “carbon sequestration” mean?
a) Capturing and storing carbon dioxide
b) Releasing carbon into the atmosphere
c) Increasing fossil fuel production
d) Generating carbon-based energy
