Climate change II - SS3 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the term for the process where previously non-forested areas are planted with trees to combat climate change?
Reforestation
Desertification
Drought
Wildfires
Which of the following is a renewable energy source that produces little to no carbon emissions?
Coal
Natural gas
Solar power
Diesel
How does reducing waste and consumption contribute to climate change mitigation?
It increases carbon emissions
It has no impact on climate change
It lowers the environmental impact
It leads to overconsumption
What is the Paris Agreement's primary goal?
To increase carbon emissions
To encourage deforestation
To promote international cooperation on climate change
To reduce access to family planning services
What is the term for the process of drying out and soil degradation, turning once-fertile land into desert-like conditions?
Flooding
Desertification
Reforestation
Wildfires
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Methane (CH4)
Oxygen (O2)
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
What does "zero carbon emission" primarily refer to?
Complete elimination of all carbon-based fuels
Reducing carbon emissions to zero in all sectors
Reforestation efforts
Banning certain industries
How can public transportation and active mobility help combat climate change?
They have no impact on carbon emissions
They increase traffic congestion
They reduce emissions from personal vehicles
They contribute to deforestation
What is the term for the process of replanting trees in areas where forests have been cut down?
Reforestation
Desertification
Drought
Wildfires
What do sustainable farming practices, such as crop rotation and reduced pesticide use, aim to achieve?
Increase carbon emissions from agriculture
Promote desertification
Conserve soil and reduce emissions from agriculture
Lead to overconsumption of food