Climate Change Quiz

What is the primary cause of the destruction of wetlands in the minsterland region of central Germany?

• Logging activities

• Mining operations

• Intensive farming and draining

• Urbanization

Which region is home to the largest glacier in the Alps that is rapidly retreating?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Swiss Alps

What is the main reason for the destruction of the Indonesian jungle in Borneo?

• Mining activities

• Palm oil plantations

• Tourism development

• Forestry operations

What innovative solution is being developed by researchers in Munich to replace natural palm oil?

• Synthetic palm oil made from plastic

• Algae and yeast strains for biofuel production

• Coal-based biofuels

• Hydrogen fuel cells

What is the impact of permafrost melting in Siberia and the Far East of Russia?

• Increase in wildlife population

• Reduction in carbon emissions

• Improved agricultural productivity

• Infrastructure damage and sinking buildings

What is the primary goal of the European Green Deal initiative?

• Promote deforestation for economic growth

• Achieve climate neutrality by 2050

• Expand coal mining operations

• Increase greenhouse gas emissions

What is the potential consequence of the continued melting of glaciers worldwide?

• Expansion of polar ice caps

• Displacement of millions due to rising sea levels

• Increase in freshwater availability

• Decrease in sea levels

What is the main advantage of the synthetic palm oil developed by Munich researchers over natural palm oil?

• Sustainability and no deforestation

• Lower quality

• Higher cost

• Limited availability

What is the primary focus of the climate experts?

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Increasing deforestation

• Expanding coal mining

• Promoting air pollution

What is the main concern for villages in the Alps due to rising temperatures?

• Increased snowfall

• Strong winds

• Water shortages

• Excessive rainfall