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What is the primary cause of climate changes over the last few decades?
What is the primary cause of climate changes over the last few decades?
Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for the warming of the lower atmosphere?
Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for the warming of the lower atmosphere?
What significant milestone was marked by the Paris Agreement introduced in 2015?
What significant milestone was marked by the Paris Agreement introduced in 2015?
Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of Ethiopia's Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy?
Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of Ethiopia's Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy?
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What renewable energy sources does Ethiopia plan to leverage for electricity generation?
What renewable energy sources does Ethiopia plan to leverage for electricity generation?
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Flashcards
What causes climate change? (IPCC finding)
What causes climate change? (IPCC finding)
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) attributes the primary cause of climate change in recent decades to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels.
Which greenhouse gas is most responsible for warming?
Which greenhouse gas is most responsible for warming?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for warming the lower atmosphere, trapping heat and contributing to the greenhouse effect.
What is the Paris Agreement?
What is the Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, is a landmark global agreement that aims to combat climate change by setting voluntary targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions for nearly all nations.
How does Ethiopia promote environment sustainability?
How does Ethiopia promote environment sustainability?
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What energy sources does Ethiopia plan to use?
What energy sources does Ethiopia plan to use?
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Study Notes
Climate Change
- The primary cause of recent climate change is human activity, specifically the burning of fossil fuels.
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the main greenhouse gas responsible for lower atmosphere warming.
Paris Agreement
- The Paris Agreement, introduced in 2015, established voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for most nations.
Ethiopia's Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE)
- Improving crop and livestock production methods, protecting forests, and expanding energy-efficient technologies are key pillars.
- The strategy does not involve fossil fuels as a primary focus.
Renewable Energy Sources in Ethiopia
- Ethiopia plans to leverage hydro, geothermal, solar, and wind power for electricity generation.
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This quiz explores the impact of human activity on climate change, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions and the Paris Agreement. It also discusses Ethiopia's Climate Resilient Green Economy strategy and its plans to utilize renewable energy sources. Test your knowledge on these critical environmental topics!
