Responding to Climate Change

1. Which group is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change?

• A) Wealthy urban communities
  

• B) Coastal fishing communities in low-income countries
  

• C) Remote alpine ski resorts
  

• D) Migrant workers in industrial cities
  

Answer explanation

Explanation: Coastal fishing communities often lack resources to adapt to rising sea levels and increased storm activity, making them highly vulnerable.

2. How does risk perception affect vulnerability to climate change?

• A) Higher risk perception leads to less adaptive action.

• B) Higher risk perception encourages proactive mitigation measures.

• C) People with higher education tend to overestimate climate risks.

• D) Wealthy populations tend to underestimate climate risks.

Answer explanation

Explanation: If a population perceives climate change risks as severe, they are more likely to implement strategies to mitigate or adapt to its impacts.

3. Why are women in low-income countries often more vulnerable to climate risks?

• A) They have higher incomes than men.
  

• B) They rely heavily on traditional fossil fuel usage.
  

• C) They face limited access to resources and decision-making processes.
  

• D) Their mobility is greater during climate disasters.

Answer explanation

Explanation: Women in low-income areas may face social and economic barriers that hinder their ability to adapt effectively to climate change.

4. Which of the following is an example of a mitigation strategy?

• A) Building seawalls in coastal cities
  

• B) Planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide
  

• C) Relocating communities from flood-prone areas
  

• D) Improving public awareness about extreme weather

Answer explanation

Explanation: Mitigation strategies aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reforestation is a key example.

5. Which agreement is most associated with global efforts to combat climate change?

• A) Kyoto Protocol
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• B) Bretton Woods Agreement
  

• C) United Nations Water Declaration
  

• D) Doha Development Round
  

Answer explanation

Explanation: The Kyoto Protocol was one of the first major international agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

6. How does carbon trading work?

• A) Countries purchase green technology from low-income regions.
  

• B) Companies and governments trade carbon credits to meet emission limits.
  

• C) Individuals receive money for transitioning to renewable energy sources.
  

• D) High-emission industries get tax exemptions.
  

Answer explanation

Explanation: Carbon trading allows organizations with surplus allowances to trade with those exceeding their limits.

7. Geoengineering solutions like solar radiation management aim to: **

• A) Lower global emissions of CO2 by 20%.
  

• B) Remove excess heat from urban areas.
  

• C) Reflect sunlight away from Earth to reduce warming.
  

• D) Reforest arid regions permanently.
  

Answer explanation

Explanation: Solar radiation management involves reflecting solar energy to counteract climate change.

8. What role does civil society often play in addressing climate change?

• A) Designing government policies for climate change mitigation.
  

• B) Providing resources for reforestation projects only.
  

• C) Raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and local adaptation programs.
  

• D) Managing global industrial greenhouse gas emissions.

Answer explanation

Explanation: NGOs and local groups play a vital role in pushing governments toward environmental goals and supporting vulnerable populations.

9. Which of these represents a corporate strategy for addressing climate change?

• A) Setting net-zero emissions goals
  

• B) Phasing out subsidies for industrial sectors
  

• C) Establishing carbon taxing policies
  

• D) Hosting environmental awareness conferences

Answer explanation

Explanation: Many companies commit to reducing their carbon emissions to net zero by offsetting or lowering their greenhouse gas output.

10. Why do high-income countries generally have lower vulnerability to climate change?

• A) Their geographical location is always favorable.
  

• B) They have better technological and financial resources.
  

• C) Their population density is lower.
  

• D) They are less prone to natural disasters.
  

Answer explanation

Explanation: High-income countries can afford advanced infrastructure, early warning systems, and adaptation strategies