Unit 5 Climate Video fixes Checkpoint

What are some of the predicted consequences of greenhouse gases trapping energy in the atmosphere?

• Colder winters and milder summers.

• Increased rainfall in dry areas and decreased rainfall in wet areas.

• Warmer winters, harsher summers, and rising ocean levels.

• Stabilization of ecosystems and coastal regions.

Which of the following activities released more CO2 equivalent emissions in 2016 than all road travel combined?

• Aviation

• Landfills

• Residential buildings

• Manufacturing new gasoline cars

What is the relationship between a nation's prosperity and its carbon emissions?

• Richer nations tend to have lower carbon emissions due to advanced green technologies.

• There is no direct correlation between a nation's wealth and its carbon emissions.

• Richer nations tend to cause more carbon emissions.

• Lower-income nations are solely responsible for the majority of global emissions.

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What percentage of global food emissions comes from animal-based foods, compared to their contribution to the global calorie supply?

• 57% of emissions from 18% of calories.

• 18% of emissions from 57% of calories.

• 37% of emissions from 15% of calories.

• 15% of emissions from 37% of calories.

What percentage of habitable land is used for meat and dairy production?

• 11.5%

• 37%

• 38.5%

• 1%

Approximately how much would it cost per year to implement direct air capture technology in every industry everywhere, based on current technology?

• $10 billion

• $100 billion

• $1 trillion

• $10 trillion

By what percentage did global CO2 emissions decrease in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 5%

• 7%

• 10%

• 15%

If an individual eliminated 100% of their personal emissions for the rest of their life, how much would they reduce global energy sector emissions?

• One day's worth

• One hour's worth

• One minute's worth

• One second's worth