Mitigation Quiz

What is one way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through lower energy use?

• Increase energy consumption

• Ignore energy conservation measures

• Improve efficiencies and conservation approaches

• Use more fossil fuels

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Which of the following is a low emission energy source that can replace fossil fuels?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Nuclear power

• Coal

What is a method to reduce vehicle emissions in the transport sector?

• Ignore vehicle emissions

• Use biofuels such as biodiesel and bioethanol

• Increase use of fossil fuels in vehicles

• Replace petrol or diesel vehicles with electric powered or hybrid vehicles

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

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What are some potential issues with growing biofuels?

• No destruction of ecosystems and loss of biodiversity

• Reduced food supply and increased food cost

• Decreased pollution from fertilizers and pesticides

• No competition for limited water resources

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How can GHG emissions from farming be reduced?

• Increase fertilizer use to maximize crop yield

• Ignore methane generation from livestock

• Use more water for farming

• Reduce nitrous oxide emissions by using less fertilizer

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What is one method to reduce methane generation from livestock?

• Collecting and utilizing methane emissions from biodegradation of animal waste as a source of energy

• Ignoring methane emissions from biodegradation of animal waste

• Changing the feedstock to increase methane production

• Selective breeding to have cattle that produce more methane

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What is an example of a renewable energy source that can replace fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Wind

• Oil

• Natural gas

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What is a potential disadvantage of using biofuels?

• Increased food supply and decreased food cost

• Clearance of natural vegetation and destruction of ecosystems

• No pollution from the use of fertilizers and pesticides

• No competition for limited water resources

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What is a method to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from farming?

• Apply fertilizer when there is high risk of run-off

• Apply fertilizer when not required

• Add nitrification inhibitors to the fertilizer

• Increase methane generation from livestock

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

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What is an example of a low emission energy source that can replace fossil fuels?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Hydropower