Environmental Awareness Quiz

What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement?

• To limit global warming to 1.5–2°C above pre-industrial levels

• To eliminate carbon emissions entirely by 2025

• To increase energy use efficiency by 10% per year

• To reduce the use of nuclear energy globally

Which of the following is a finite natural resource?

• Wind

• Solar energy

• Fossil fuels

• Geothermal energy

What is carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

• A method to store renewable energy

• A technique to capture and store carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants

• A process for recycling carbon-based products

• A way to convert CO₂ into electricity

Which of the following is considered a sustainable engineering solution?

• Using single-use plastics

• Relying heavily on fossil fuels

• Incorporating recycling into product design

• Increasing energy consumption without considering efficiency

The Kyoto Protocol is associated with:

• A global commitment to protect wildlife

• Setting legally binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions

• An agreement to phase out nuclear energy

• A strategy for recycling ocean plastics

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Solar

• Coal

• Tidal

What is the primary benefit of using hydrogen fuel cells in vehicles?

• They produce only water as a byproduct

• They rely on finite fossil fuels

• They are easier to manufacture than traditional engines

• They release large amounts of carbon dioxide

Which international agreement focuses on addressing climate change through carbon reduction strategies?

• Paris Agreement

• Montreal Protocol

• Basel Convention

• Vienna Convention

An example of mechanical energy storage is:

• Battery storage

• Pumped storage

• Flywheels

• Photovoltaic cells

Which government policy in the UK sets legally binding carbon budgets?

• The Energy Act

• The Climate Change Act

• The Clean Air Act

• The Renewable Energy Act