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Unit #6.2 review: global warming review #2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When we mention "carbon emissions", we're actually referring to _____.

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

methane

c)

nitrous oxide

d)

all greenhouse gases

2.

The __________ adopted in 2015, 193 countries agreed to strengthen the global response to climate change.

a)

Montreal Protocol

b)

Paris Agreement

c)

Berlin Convention

d)

Helsinki Accord

3.

After the Paris Agreement was accepted in 2016 and before the "Covid pause" in 2019, ______.

a)

64 countries decreased their emissions and 150 increased their emissions.

b)

95 countries left the agreement.

c)

their was more carbon captured than emitted worldwide.

d)

solar power was responsible for more energy than fossil fuels.

4.

Which of the following relationships between income and carbon emission reduction is correct?

a)

Low income countries are more likely to decrease their emissions.

b)

Middle income countries are more likely to decrease their emissions.

c)

High income countries are more likely to decrease their emissions.

5.

Carbon emissions decreased by 7% in 2020, a currently unrealistic, unstainable decrease due to _____.

a)

the Paris Agreement

b)

the Montreal Protocol.

c)

the worldwide covid pandemic.

d)

the extreme solar flares from the sun.

6.

Which of the following conclusions do current studies support?

a)

Reducing carbon emissions will be enough to stop the global rise in temperature.

b)

Along with reducing carbon emissions, it will also need to be captured to stop the global rise in temperature.

c)

We can continue burning fossil fuels for the next 100 years before we need to worry about the global rise in temperature.

d)

There is no real correlation between burning fossil fuels and the global rise in temperature.

7.

Removing or capturing more carbon than we emit is referred to as ____.

a)

carbon neutral

b)

carbon negative

c)

climate negative

d)

carbon dioxide

8.

Using captured carbon for the production of synthetic transportation fuels, industrial and pharmaceutical feedstocks, creates a carbon cycle called __.

a)

carbon neutrality

b)

carbon negativity

c)

carbon acidity

d)

carbon offsetting

9.

In order to prevent a 2 degree celsius, the corporate net zero pathway suggest there should be net zero emissions by ____.

a)

2025

b)

2030

c)

2050

d)

2070

10.

Which of the following is not one of the actions needed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050?

a)

increase solar and wind capacity 3.5 times the current level.

b)

Increase the amount of electricity generated from coal.

c)

increase zero emission vehicle sales.

d)

increase research and design for carbon capture.

11.

Which statement about coal vs. natural gas is correct?

a)

coal produces 50% less CO2 than natural gas when burned to generate electricity.

b)

coal is "less bad" for the environment compared to natural gas

c)

coal has more stored energy than natural gas.

d)

natural gas produces about 50% less CO2 than coal when burned to generate electricity.

12.

The largest single renewable energy source in 2021 was ____.

a)

hydropower

b)

solar

c)

geothermal

d)

wind

13.

Renewable energy production increased in 2021 to surpass both coal and nuclear, however it only accounts for about _____% of all energy sources.

a)

12%

b)

30%

c)

56%

d)

77%

14.

C.A.F.E. is a set of standards set by the government that regulates the ____.

a)

average fuel economy of manufacturer's vehicles

b)

carbon emitted from electricity generating power plants

c)

production, installation and use of solar panels

d)

design and operation of nuclear power plants

15.

Which automobile manufacturer meets the mileage standard 28 mpg set forth for model year 2022?

a)

GM

b)

Ford

c)

Stallantis (Chrysler)

d)

Honda

16.

MPG refers to ___.

a)

fuel economy

b)

fuel mileage

c)

miles per gallon

d)

all of the above

17.

Automobile manufacturers that do not meet the CAFE standards ____.

a)

earn credits that they can sell at a later date for profit.

b)

must purchase credits (a fine).

c)

are given a free pass.

d)

are told, "nice try, better luck next time."

18.

Which liquid fuel emits the most carbon per gallon?

a)

gasoline

b)

ethanol

c)

diesel

19.

Which statements about fuel economy and carbon are correct.

a)

A vehicle rated at 35 mpg vs. one rated at 20 mpg uses more gas and emits more carbon for the same miles driven.

b)

A vehicle rated at 35 mpg vs. one rated at 20 mpg uses less gas and emits less carbon for the same miles driven.

c)

A vehicle rated at 35 mpg vs. one rated at 20 mpg uses more gas and emits less carbon for the same miles driven.

d)

A vehicle rated at 35 mpg vs. one rated at 20 mpg uses less gas and emits more carbon for the same miles driven.

20.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding EV's and gasoline vehicles.

a)

even though EV's don't emit carbon directly, they are still responsible for carbon due to manufacturing and recharging.

b)

In general, it costs about 75% less to recharge an EV than purchasing gasoline for the same miles driven

c)

EV charging stations are found everywhere whereas gas stations are difficult to find

d)

It could take between a year to 5.5 years of driving for EV's to be "cleaner" than gas cars.