Kyoto Protocol

What are the main goals of the Kyoto Protocol?

• To increase global temperatures through greenhouse gas emissions

• To promote the use of fossil fuels worldwide

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat global warming

• To eliminate the use of renewable energy

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The Kyoto Protocol is an agreement set up with the goal of 

• reducing the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• shutting down industrial factories all over the world 

• reducing pollution 

• all of the above 

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In 1997 the U.S. did not ratify the Kyoto Protocol because

• it required the same emission reduction from all signatories

• it did not limit the emissions of developing nations

• the prediction regarding the severity of climate change were too uncertain

• current technology was unable to meet the required goals

• the target emission reductions were seen as impossible to achieve

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What is the primary objective of the Kyoto Protocol?

• To increase global temperatures

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• To promote deforestation

• To eliminate nuclear energy

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Which greenhouse gas is primarily targeted by the Kyoto Protocol for reduction?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

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In which year was the Kyoto Protocol adopted?

• 1990

• 1997

• 2005

• 2012

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Which of the following countries is not a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Japan

• Germany

What mechanism does the Kyoto Protocol use to help countries meet their emission targets?

• Carbon Trading

• Subsidizing fossil fuels

• Increasing industrial production

• Promoting nuclear energy

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Which of the following is a criticism of the Kyoto Protocol?

• It encourages economic growth

• It lacks enforcement mechanisms

• It promotes renewable energy

• It reduces air pollution

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How does the Kyoto Protocol address the issue of developing countries?

• By imposing strict emission limits

• By providing financial and technological support

• By excluding them from the agreement

• By encouraging deforestation

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