Climate Change and Carbon Capture Quiz

What is the approximate amount of carbon dioxide put into the atmosphere by human activities each year?

• 50 billion tons

• 25 billion tons

• 75 billion tons

• 10 billion tons

What is considered as part of Plan A for responding to climate change?

• Using renewable energy

• Changing farm practices

• Direct air capture

• Planting trees

What is the main advantage of keeping a unit of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere?

• It is more efficient

• It is more sustainable

• It is easier

• It is cheaper

What are the two main categories of carbon removal strategies mentioned in the text?

• Direct and indirect

• Natural and artificial

• Chemical and physical

• Biological and technological

What is the primary focus of the carbon capture company mentioned in the text?

• Small scale capture

• Biological capture

• Direct air capture

• Chemical capture

What is the cost point mentioned for capturing carbon dioxide in the first large-scale plant?

• $250 per ton

• $200 per ton

• $150 per ton

• $100 per ton

What is the equivalent of the first large-scale plant in terms of trees?

• 20 million trees

• 5 million trees

• 10 million trees

• 14 million trees

What is the goal of using large-scale carbon removal according to the text?

• To eliminate all emissions

• To contribute to humanity's response to climate change

• To reduce emissions by half

• To offset current emissions

What is the main concern regarding the perception of carbon removal as a solution?

• It may lead to increased emissions

• It may not be effective

• It may be too expensive

• It may delay immediate climate action

What is the overall purpose of carbon capture technology according to the text?

• To eliminate the need for emission reduction

• To be a tool in the fight against climate change

• To be the only solution for climate change

• To replace renewable energy