CCS and Mitigating Climate Change

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What is Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)?

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A technology that captures carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from sources like power plants and stores it underground to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.

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What happens to CO₂ after it is captured in a CCS system?

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It is pumped underground into rock formations.

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Which of the following is not a climate change mitigation strategy?

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Generating electricity from fossil fuels.

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What is a major challenge of implementing CCS on a large scale?

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It requires modifying existing power plants.

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Which sectors are major contributors to carbon dioxide emissions?

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Transportation and Electricity.

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What is the final step in the CCS process?

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Engineers monitor the stored CO₂.

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What is the purpose of CCS?

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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.

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What are some renewable energy sources that can help mitigate climate change?

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Solar and wind power.

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How does CCS contribute to climate change mitigation?

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By capturing CO₂ emissions before they enter the atmosphere.

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What is the role of monitoring in the CCS process?

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To ensure the safety and effectiveness of stored CO₂.