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What percentage of the world’s energy is produced through alternative energy sources?
What percentage of the world’s energy is produced through alternative energy sources?
- 10%
- 20% (correct)
- 30%
- 15%
Which international treaty is aimed at getting states to reduce emission of key greenhouse gases?
Which international treaty is aimed at getting states to reduce emission of key greenhouse gases?
- World Climate Conference (1979)
- Berlin Conference
- Montreal Protocol 1987 (correct)
- Stockholm Conference (1972)
Which agreement aims to keep the world’s temperature below 2 degrees Celsius?
Which agreement aims to keep the world’s temperature below 2 degrees Celsius?
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
- Paris Agreement 2015 (correct)
- Kyoto Protocol 1997
- Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
Which of the following is an example of a marine energy source?
Which of the following is an example of a marine energy source?
What is the greenhouse effect?
What is the greenhouse effect?
What are the major greenhouse gases?
What are the major greenhouse gases?
What is global warming?
What is global warming?
Study Notes
Alternative Energy Sources
- Only a small percentage of the world's energy is produced through alternative energy sources.
International Treaty
- The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty aimed at reducing the emission of key greenhouse gases.
Climate Change Agreements
- The Paris Agreement aims to keep the world's temperature below 2 degrees Celsius.
Marine Energy Sources
- Tidal power is an example of a marine energy source.
Greenhouse Effect
- The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat, making the Earth's surface warmer.
Greenhouse Gases
- The major greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.
Global Warming
- Global warming is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, primarily caused by the emission of greenhouse gases.
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Test your knowledge on climate change and its causes with this quiz. Learn about the greenhouse effect, human activities exacerbating climate change, and the impact of prolonged changes in Earth's weather patterns. Ideal for students studying global issues and environmental science.
