Geography

How does the agricultural sector contribute to climate change?

• It reduces soil erosion.
  

•  It promotes carbon sequestration.
  

•  It releases methane and nitrous oxide.
  

•  It minimizes water usage.

  
  

Which is not counter‐narrative argument to stop global warming that we mentioned?

• global warming is not happening

  
  

• the impacts may be beneficial

  
  

• 
  warming is happening but the costs of addressing it are so great that we should focus instead on adapting.

  
  

• protect the environment only when it is necessary

  
  

• Which countries would not allow cars or vans that use petrol or diesel to be sold in their territories after 2040?

• Japan and Germany

  
  

• The US and France

  
  

• The US and China

  
  

• Switzerland and Canada

  
  

Decarbonization can have unequal and disruptive impacts at what scale?

• Global

• 1. Local

• 1. National

• 1. Regional

Which of the following is a potential economic cost of climate change?

• Increased agricultural productivity

  
  

• Reduced healthcare expenses

  
  

• Damage to infrastructure and property

  
  

• Job creation in renewable energy industries

  
  

The percentage of American citizens(2016) do not believe the existence of climate change:

• 10

• 20

• 23

• 30

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)
  

• Nitrous oxide (N2O)
  

• All of the above

How many emission reduction programs were mentioned in the presentation?

• 7

• 4

• 3

• 5

Climate change can result in changes to precipitation patterns, leading to:

• Reduced risk of droughts

• Decreased freshwater availability

• Increased snowfall in arid regions

• Improved water resource management

What has NOT been mentioned relating to a green economy?

• 1. Globalization

• 1. Decarbonization

• 1. Introduction of new goods and industries

• 1. Changes in energy generation systems