Understanding Carbon Tax and Emissions Trading

Understanding Carbon Tax and Emissions Trading

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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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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