Environment 2

What is the primary objective of the Paris Agreement?

• To reduce global biodiversity loss

• To limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels

• To increase global fossil fuel production

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

Which greenhouse gas is primarily associated with agriculture, especially from livestock?

• Methane (CH₄)

• Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

What is a major goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to clean water and sanitation?

• To provide access to clean drinking water for all by 2030

• To eliminate all water pollution by 2025

• To increase water consumption for industrial use

Which international treaty focuses on protecting the ozone layer by phasing out the use of ozone-depleting substances?

• The Paris Agreement

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The Montreal Protocol

Which of the following methods is used for carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

• Using renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels

• Injecting captured CO₂ into deep geological formations for long-term storage

• Planting trees to absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere

Which city is known for its ambitious goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 and has implemented a "green roof" policy to combat urban heat islands?

• Copenhagen

• Tokyo

• New York City

• Los Angeles

As of 2024, which country is the largest producer of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels?

• United States

• Germany

• China

• India

As of 2024, which country has the largest total area of protected terrestrial and marine areas combined?

• United States

• Brazil

• Australia

• Canada

What is the estimated percentage of global forests that have been lost since the pre-industrial era?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 50%