Quiz about Paris Agreement

Question 1

What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

Accepted Answer

To strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change

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To promote the use of fossil fuels in developing countries

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To enhance national security for all signatory countries

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To reduce the global population growth rate

Question 2

In what year was the Paris Agreement adopted?

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2015

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2005

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2010

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2020

Question 3

Which of the following is a key feature of the Paris Agreement?

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Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) by each country

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Mandatory financial contributions from all countries to a common fund

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Binding emission reduction targets for all countries

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A global ban on coal-fired power plants

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

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to keep the global climate temperature increase to under 2 degrees Celsius

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to create a fund to help countries deal with disaster relief

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to validate the science behind climate change for the global community

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to reduce deforestation worldwide

Question 5

What are NOT an international agreement related to climate change?

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The London Accord

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The Paris Agreement

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The Kyoto Protocol

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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Question 6

Which of the following gases is NOT a primary focus of the emission reductions under the Paris Agreement?

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Argon (Ar)

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Methane (CH4)

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Nitrous oxide (N2O)

Question 7

Which country announced its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement in 2017, citing economic disadvantages, but later rejoined in 2021?

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United States

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China

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Russia

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Brazil

Question 8

What is the significance of the "global stocktake" mentioned in the Paris Agreement?

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It is a process to assess the collective progress towards achieving the purpose of the Agreement and its long-term goals.

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It is an annual financial audit of all the funds allocated under the Agreement.

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It refers to the global inventory of fossil fuel reserves.

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It is a mechanism to penalize countries not meeting their NDCs.

Question 9

How often are countries expected to update their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement?

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Every 5 years

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Every year

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Every 10 years

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Every 20 years

Question 10

Under the Paris Agreement, which of the following is true about the financial support provided by developed countries to developing countries?

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It aims to significantly increase from a floor of $100 billion per year.

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It is optional and at the discretion of the developed countries.

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It is mandatory and based on a fixed percentage of GDP.

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It is solely in the form of technology transfer, with no financial aid.

Question 11

Paris Agreement requires economic and social transformation, based on the best available science.

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TRUE

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FALSE

Question 12

What is the role of greenhouse gases in the context of the Paris Agreement?

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They are the primary focus for reduction to mitigate climate change.

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They are encouraged to be increased to promote plant growth.

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They are irrelevant to the Paris Agreement.

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They are used as a measure of economic growth.

Question 13

Which scientific principle underlies the need to reduce carbon emissions as per the Paris Agreement?

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The Greenhouse Effect

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Newton's Third Law of Motion

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The Law of Conservation of Mass

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Archimedes' Principle

Question 14

How does the Paris Agreement address the issue of ocean acidification?

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By promoting the reduction of carbon emissions, which indirectly reduces ocean acidification.

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By setting specific targets for reducing ocean pollution.

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By banning all fishing activities in international waters.

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By funding research on marine biodiversity.

Question 15

What is the significance of $$CO_2$$ in the Paris Agreement?

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It is a major greenhouse gas contributing to global warming, targeted for reduction.

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It is the only greenhouse gas targeted for reduction.

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It is considered beneficial and is not targeted for reduction.

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It is used as a currency for international trade.

Question 16

Which of the following scientific methods is used to measure the effectiveness of the Paris Agreement?

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Longitudinal climate modeling

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Randomized controlled trials

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Double-blind experiments

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Cross-sectional surveys

Question 17

What is the impact of the Paris Agreement on renewable energy research?

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It encourages investment and innovation in renewable energy technologies.

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It discourages investment in renewable energy.

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It has no impact on renewable energy research.

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It mandates the use of nuclear energy over other forms.

Question 18

What role does scientific data play in the implementation of the Paris Agreement?

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It is crucial for setting targets and measuring progress.

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It is used to validate the economic benefits of the Agreement.

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It is irrelevant to the implementation of the Agreement.

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It is used solely for public relations purposes.

Question 19

Which of the following is a scientific challenge in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement?

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Inaccurate climate models

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Lack of understanding of basic physics

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Overabundance of renewable energy sources

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Excessive biodiversity

Question 20

What is the relationship between the Paris Agreement and climate change adaptation strategies?

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It includes provisions for both mitigation and adaptation strategies.

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The Agreement only focuses on mitigation, not adaptation.

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It discourages adaptation strategies to focus on mitigation.

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It mandates adaptation strategies for developed countries only.

Question 21

How does the Paris Agreement address the issue of deforestation?

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By promoting reforestation and sustainable land use practices.

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By ignoring it as a non-issue.

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By encouraging the use of deforested land for agriculture.

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By mandating the use of deforested land for urban development.

Question 22

What is the role of scientific innovation in achieving the Paris Agreement's targets?

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It is crucial for developing new technologies to reduce emissions.

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It is not considered important.

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It is only relevant for developed countries.

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It is used to justify economic costs.

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