Q4 Review

Which strategy has proven most effective in reducing industrial air pollution?

• Implementing carbon capture technology
• Installing emission monitoring systems
• Enforcing strict emission standards and fines
• Relocating factories to rural areas

How do invasive species affect local ecosystems during climate change?

• They always die off in new environments
• They help native species adapt faster
• They often outcompete native species as conditions change
• They have no impact on local biodiversity

What is a key indicator of ocean acidification?

• Increased fish populations
• Rising pH levels
• Declining shellfish populations
• Higher ocean temperatures

Which renewable energy source currently provides the most electricity globally?

• Solar power
• Hydroelectric power
• Wind power
• Geothermal power

What is the primary cause of urban heat islands?

• Air conditioning units
• Dark surfaces absorbing heat
• Increased population density
• Industrial emissions

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• By increasing oxygen production
• By reducing carbon dioxide absorption
• By cooling the Earth's surface
• By increasing biodiversity

What adaptation strategy helps cities deal with increased flooding?

• Building more roads
• Installing more street lights
• Creating permeable surfaces
• Increasing population density

Which sector produces the most greenhouse gas emissions globally?

• Transportation
• Agriculture
• Energy production
• Manufacturing

What is a major effect of rising sea temperatures?

• Increased fish populations
• Stronger coral reef growth
• More frequent harmful algal blooms
• Reduced ocean currents

How do wetlands help combat climate change?

• By storing carbon in soil and vegetation
• By increasing urban development
• By reducing biodiversity
• By releasing methane