Mitigating Climate Change: A Quiz

What is the primary goal of climate change mitigation strategies?

• To increase global temperatures

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• To promote fossil fuel usage

• To enhance industrial growth

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that can help mitigate climate change?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Nuclear power

What is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants called?

• Carbon offsetting

• Carbon sequestration

• Carbon trading

• Carbon taxation

Which of the following is a method to improve energy efficiency in buildings?

• Using incandescent light bulbs

• Installing double-glazed windows

• Increasing air conditioning usage

• Removing insulation

What is the term for the practice of planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• Deforestation

• Reforestation

• Urbanisation

• Industrialisation

Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• Montreal Protocol

• Geneva Convention

What is the role of public transportation in climate change mitigation?

• It increases carbon emissions

• It reduces the need for personal vehicles

• It promotes the use of fossil fuels

• It has no impact on climate change

Which of the following is a benefit of using wind energy?

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It is a finite resource

• It generates electricity without emissions

• It requires large amounts of water

What is the purpose of carbon pricing in climate change mitigation?

• To make fossil fuels cheaper

• To encourage the use of renewable energy

• To increase government revenue

• To promote deforestation

Which of the following is a strategy to reduce emissions from agriculture?

• Increasing the use of chemical fertilisers

• Practising crop rotation

• Expanding livestock farming

• Draining wetlands