Human impact on climate change (6)

Which of the following activities is a major contributor to human-induced climate change due to the release of greenhouse gases?

• Power generation

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Bird watching

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Deforestation contributes to climate change primarily by:

• Increasing the number of trees

• Reducing the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by forests

• Increasing oxygen levels

• Decreasing soil erosion

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Which sector is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions due to the burning of fossil fuels for energy?

• Manufacturing

• Education

• Healthcare

• Tourism

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What is one of the primary ways to reduce emissions from the transportation sector?

• Using more petrol cars

• Increasing the use of electric vehicles

• Building more roads

• Encouraging air travel

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How does food production contribute to climate change?

• By increasing the number of supermarkets

• Through the emission of methane from livestock

• By reducing the number of farms

• Through the use of organic farming methods

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Which of the following is a sustainable practice to mitigate climate change in the context of resource consumption?

• Using single-use plastics

• Recycling and reusing materials

• Increasing the use of coal

• Expanding landfills

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What is a significant benefit of using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power?

• They are more expensive than fossil fuels

• They produce no greenhouse gas emissions during operation

• They require more land than fossil fuel plants

• They are less reliable than fossil fuels

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Which of the following actions can help reduce deforestation?

• Increasing the demand for palm oil

• Supporting sustainable forestry practices

• Expanding urban areas

• Using more paper products

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What is one way to reduce the carbon footprint of food production?

• Increasing meat consumption

• Reducing food waste

• Using more chemical fertilisers

• Importing more food

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Which of the following is a key strategy to mitigate climate change in the power generation sector?

• Increasing the use of coal-fired power plants

• Investing in renewable energy technologies

• Reducing energy efficiency standards

• Expanding nuclear power exclusively

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