
Understanding Carbon Tax and Emissions Trading

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9th - 10th Grade
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Nancy Jackson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of implementing a carbon tax?
To reduce carbon emissions by making pollution costly
To increase government revenue
To decrease the cost of renewable energy
To promote the use of fossil fuels
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which countries were the first to introduce carbon taxes in the early 90s?
United States and Canada
China and India
Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Poland
Brazil and Argentina
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one way Sweden uses its carbon tax revenue?
To subsidize fossil fuel companies
To build new highways
To reduce taxes on labor
To fund military operations
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is emissions trading?
A system where companies can trade carbon credits
A way to reduce taxes on emissions
A method to increase fossil fuel production
A strategy to eliminate carbon taxes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge in implementing a global carbon tax?
Lack of technology
Overproduction of renewable energy
Difficulty in setting a universal tax rate
Insufficient fossil fuel reserves
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are carbon tax rates often set too low?
To support fossil fuel industries
To encourage more pollution
To avoid political backlash
To increase government revenue
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential benefit of carbon pricing for developing countries?
It eliminates the need for renewable energy
It reduces the need for international trade
It increases reliance on fossil fuels
It allows for easier implementation compared to emissions trading
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