Climate Change Terminology Quiz

Study Notes

Definition of Key Terms in Climate Change

Adaptation involves making adjustments in natural or human systems in response to actual or anticipated climatic changes or their impacts.
Adaptive Capacity is the capability of ecological, social, or economic systems to adjust to climate change, including its variability and extremes.
Anthropogenic Causes are those caused by human activities or produced by humans themselves.

Climate Concepts

Climate Change signifies alterations in climate identifiable through shifts in mean conditions or statistical variability.
Climate Variability refers to deviations in the average state of climate and related statistics across various time periods.
Climate Risk is the result of interplay between climate hazards and the vulnerability of human and natural ecosystems.

Disaster and Risk Management

Disaster is described as a substantial disruption of a community's functioning, typically resulting in financial, social, and environmental losses.
Disaster Risk Reduction involves methodologies aimed at minimizing disaster risks through systematic measures.

Environmental and Gender Policies

Gender Mainstreaming is a strategy aimed at integrating the concerns and experiences of both women and men in policies and programs.
Global Warming denotes the rise in Earth's average temperature of near-surface air and oceans, primarily driven by human activities.
Greenhouse Effect is the process wherein infrared radiation is absorbed by greenhouse gases, warming the Earth’s atmosphere.
Greenhouse Gases are atmospheric constituents contributing to the greenhouse effect, including:
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Methane (CH4)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O)
- Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
- Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
- Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)

Policy and Mitigation

Mainstreaming refers to integrating policies and measures that tackle climate change expediently.
Mitigation encompasses human interventions aimed at reducing anthropogenic emissions from various sources.
Mitigation Potential outlines the extent of greenhouse gas reductions achievable in comparison to established emission baselines.
Policy Oversight implies that a governing body has the authority to create and enforce regulations concerning relevant climatic issues.
Conservation Subjects relate to the capacity of the commission to alter existing regulations under Republic Act No. 9729.
Sea Level Rise refers to an increase in sea levels influenced by phenomena like global warming.
Vulnerability indicates the degree to which a system is at risk or incapable of adapting to changes and challenges posed by climate events.

Description

Test your knowledge on key terms related to climate change as defined in Republic Act No. 9729. This quiz focuses on important concepts such as adaptation, adaptive capacity, and anthropogenic causes. Understand the language used in climate discussions and improve your comprehension.