Topic 7.3

Which of the following is an example of climate change mitigation?

• Building seawalls to protect coastal cities

• Switching to renewable energy sources

• Developing drought-resistant crops

• Relocating communities affected by rising sea levels

The Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement are international treaties that aim to:

• Prevent natural disasters

• Regulate global water consumption

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• Promote nuclear energy

Which energy source is most commonly associated with reducing carbon emissions?

• coal

• natural gas

• wind power

• diesel fuel

A carbon tax is a strategy that aims to:

• Penalize companies for deforestation

• Charge businesses and individuals based on their carbon emissions

• Subsidize fossil fuel industries

• Prevent deforestation in tropical rainforests

What is a primary reason why some developing nations struggle to implement climate adaptation strategies?

• They lack renewable energy sources

• They have lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions

• They are not affected by climate change

• They often have limited financial and technological resources

Which of the following best explains why carbon offset schemes are criticized as an ineffective mitigation strategy?

• They require too much government intervention.

• They allow companies to continue emitting CO₂ rather than reducing their emissions.

• They are too expensive for developing countries to participate in.

• They primarily focus on adaptation rather than mitigation.

Why might afforestation as a mitigation strategy have limited long-term effectiveness?

• It increases global albedo, which can accelerate warming.

• Trees release more carbon dioxide than they absorb.

• Newly planted forests take decades to effectively sequester carbon.

• Most forests are located in areas that are not affected by climate change.

Which of the following scenarios would be an example of climate change maladaptation?

• A coastal city builds a seawall, but it increases erosion in nearby areas.

• A government subsidizes electric vehicles, reducing urban air pollution.

• Farmers adopt drought-resistant crops, increasing food security.

• A company installs carbon capture technology to reduce emissions.

The Jevons Paradox suggests that improvements in energy efficiency may:

• Reduce overall energy demand significantly.

• Lead to increased energy consumption due to lower costs.

• Have no impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

• Encourage governments to reduce investments in renewable energy.

Which of the following best explains why adaptation strategies are often prioritized over mitigation in low-income countries?

• Adaptation is cheaper and does not require international cooperation.

• Many low-income countries have higher carbon emissions than high-income countries.

• Renewable energy technology is widely available in low-income countries.

• The immediate impacts of climate change threaten livelihoods and infrastructure.