Climate Change Mitigation Quiz

What are renewable energy sources?

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that are limited and will eventually run out

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that are replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that come from burning fossil fuels

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that contribute to air pollution

How can individuals reduce their carbon footprint?

• By leaving lights on all the time

• By driving a gas-guzzling car

• By using public transportation, reducing energy consumption, eating less meat, and supporting renewable energy.

• By eating more meat

What is afforestation and reforestation?

• Establishment of new forest in non-forest area and replanting of trees in depleted forest area

• Building infrastructure in forested regions

• Establishing new cities in forested areas

• Cutting down existing forests for urban development

Which of the following is a sustainable transportation method?

• Cycling

• Taking a private jet

• Riding a motorcycle

• Driving a gas-guzzling SUV

What is the purpose of international climate agreements?

• To coordinate global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

• To create more pollution and accelerate climate change.

• To ignore global efforts and continue with current environmental policies.

• To increase greenhouse gas emissions and worsen the impacts of climate change.

How does eating less meat help reduce carbon footprint?

• It reduces the demand for livestock farming, a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

• It reduces the demand for plant-based foods, which have a lower carbon footprint.

• It has no impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

• It increases the demand for livestock farming, leading to more greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the main benefit of sustainable transportation methods?

• Increased pollution and resource depletion

• Reduction of environmental impact and conservation of resources

• No impact on the environment or resources

• Higher cost and inconvenience

What is the goal of carbon footprint reduction?

• Encourage the use of fossil fuels

• Maximize the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere

• Minimize the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere

• Ignore the impact of human activities on the environment

Which international climate agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius?

• Paris Agreement

• Tokyo Accord

• London Agreement

• Berlin Protocol