Grade 12 Vocabulary Test

Define the term 'concentration' in the context of environmental science.

• Amount of a substance present in a specific volume or mass of a medium.

• The color of a substance in a medium

• The rate at which a substance is absorbed or released from a medium

• The physical size of a substance in a medium

What does IPCC stand for?

• International Panel on Climate Control

• Intercontinental Panel on Climate Crisis

• Institute for Policy and Climate Change

• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Explain the role of GHGs in climate change.

• GHGs trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect and causing climate change.

• GHGs have no impact on the Earth's climate.

• GHGs reduce the amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth, causing climate change.

• GHGs cool the Earth's atmosphere, leading to climate change.

How would you use the phrase 'on track' in a sentence?

• He is on track to buy a new car next month.

• She is on track to finish her project by the deadline.

• The train is on track to arrive at the station on time.

• She is on track to fail her exam due to lack of preparation.

What is a 'wedge' when referring to reducing carbon emissions?

• A 'wedge' is a type of fruit that reduces carbon emissions

• A 'wedge' is a golf term used to describe a carbon-neutral swing technique

• A 'wedge' is a software tool for increasing carbon emissions

• A 'wedge' is a specific strategy or action that can help decrease carbon emissions.

Describe the concept of energy efficiency.

• Energy efficiency is the concept of wasting energy intentionally to reduce costs.

• Energy efficiency is the process of increasing energy consumption to improve performance.

• Energy efficiency involves using outdated technology that consumes more energy.

• Energy efficiency is the practice of using technology that requires less energy to perform the same function, thereby reducing energy waste.

What is carbon sequestration and why is it important?

• Carbon sequestration is the process of releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• Carbon sequestration is the process of increasing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to reduce its concentration in the atmosphere. It is important for mitigating climate change.

• Carbon sequestration is the process of converting carbon dioxide into oxygen.

In what situation would two parties be considered 'on equal footing'?

• When they have equal power, resources, or advantages.

• When one party has more advantages than the other

• When one party has more resources than the other

• When one party has more power than the other

Provide an example of a contemporary issue in society.

• Fake news

• Unicorns existence

• Alien invasion

• Climate change

What does it mean to 'bequeath' something to someone?

• To trade something for another item

• To leave or give something to someone in a will or testament.

• To sell something at a high price

• To borrow something temporarily