IPCC Report History

​IPCC Reports

The History​

​An informational quiz on the history of the IPCC Reports. The information has been compiled by the IPCC and all materials are distributed under a free licence. Watch the videos and answer the questions!

​Complied by P.F. Joseph Campbell M.Sc. 2022

A short history of the IPCC Reports​.

​Round 1

​Watch the video then answer the questions:

​Watch the video. then click next

Multiple Choice

The IPCC Reports are legislative in nature.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The IPCC Reports are a scientific analysis.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The IPCC Reports have become increasingly optimistic.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The IPCC Reports have informed The Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement and COP negotiations.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

In what year did the IPCC get it's mandate from the UN?

• 1970

• 2001

• 1988

• 1995

Multiple Choice

Choose which is the best description of the IPCC Reports.

• An economic forum.

• A statuory body governing international environment laws.

• An independent Science based advisory body to policymakers.

• A coporate conglomerate.

Multiple Choice

Which description best describes the influence of the IPCC Reports on policymakers.

• Findings have influenced the Kyoto Protocol & Paris Agreement.

• Governments have taken decisive action to attain Carbon reduction targets.

• The international community are in unison tackling the threats.

• What will be, will be!

Multiple Choice

Which description best describes actions taken by policymakers on IPCC Reports recommendations.

• They accept the findings but haggle as CO2 emissions rise exponentially.

• Governments have taken decisive action to reduce emissions.

• All fossil fuel infrastructure projects have been stalled.

• It will all sort itself out in a couple of years.

A short history of the Carbon Budget​.

​Round 2

​Watch the video then answer the questions:

​In 2022 Co2 emissions continue to increase

Multiple Choice

The Carbon Budget is set yearly.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The Carbon Budget can be borrowed from the future.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

At current rate of CO2 emissions (2022), the Carbon Budget to 1.5^C is epected to run out around 2050.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The Carbon Budget is offset 50% by natural carbon sinks.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Which description best applies to the Carbon Budget.

• A tax on CO2 emissions.

• A mitigation measure to offset CO2 emissions.

• A household fuel tax.

• The amount of human CO2 emissions left to reach 1.5^C temperature rise.

Multiple Choice

How much carbon is estimated to be left in the Carbon Budget, 2022?

• 50 Giga tonnes

• 500 Giga tonnes

• 500 tonnes

• 50 million tonnes

Multiple Choice

How much CO2 is estimated to have been emitted in 2021?

• 10 Giga tonnes

• 36.3 Giga tonnes

• 500 tonnes

• 50 million tonnes

Multiple Choice

At current levels (2021), how long is it estimated before we reach the 1.5^C temperature rise?

• 10 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 75 years

Multiple Choice

At current rate of CO2 emissions (2022), how long will it be before 2^C rise reached.

• 2030

• 2100

• 2050

• 2150