Global Warming and Kyoto Protocol Quiz

Which of the following gases is most responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Oxygen (O₂)

• Nitrogen (N₂)

• Argon (Ar)

What role do greenhouse gases play in the Earth's heat balance?

• They block sunlight from reaching the Earth's surface.

• They trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth's surface warmer.

• They increase the reflection of sunlight from the Earth's surface.

• They absorb all incoming solar radiation.

Which of the following is a natural source of greenhouse gases?

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Industrial emissions

• Car exhaust

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Methane (CH₄)

• Nitrogen (N₂)

• Water vapor (H₂O)

• Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

Which human activity contributes most to the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?

• Nuclear power generation

• Fishing

• Burning fossil fuels

• Urbanization

Which of the following is an impact of global warming?

• Decreased ocean temperatures

• Reduction in solar radiation

• Melting of polar ice caps

• Decrease in the number of greenhouse gases

Which greenhouse gas has the highest global warming potential (GWP) over a 100-year period?

• Methane (CH₄)

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Water vapor (H₂O)

• Ozone (O₃)

The term 'anthropogenic' refers to which type of greenhouse gas emissions?

• Natural processes

• Human activities

• Solar radiation

• Animal respiration

What is the primary effect of global warming on sea levels?

• A decrease in sea levels

• No significant change

• An increase in sea levels due to melting ice caps and glaciers

• A decrease due to less water vapor

Which of the following phenomena is a direct consequence of the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• More frequent and intense storms

• Decreased carbon dioxide emissions

• Expansion of deserts

• Slower plant growth