Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect Quiz

Energy systems that are replenished naturally, such as solar and wind.

Facilities that convert solar energy into thermal energy for power generation.

Facilities that convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic cells.

Devices that convert wind energy into electrical energy using turbines.

The main gas responsible for acid rain is sulphur dioxide.

Energy sources that form from the remains of living organisms under pressure over time.

Energy sources sought due to emissions and sustainability concerns of fossil fuels.

Energy stored as sensible and latent heat, often sourced from heat.

The observed rise in Earth's average temperature over time.

Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming.

The four primary greenhouse gases include CO2, CH4, N2O, and fluorinated gases.

Factors like volcanic eruptions that can increase Earth's temperature naturally.

Human activities such as factories, cars, and deforestation contributing to climate change.

An international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, targeting an 80% reduction by 2020.

Energy that has been converted from its natural state for use, like electricity.

Over the last century, Earth's temperature has increased by approximately 0.7°C.

Mechanical, electrical, and chemical are types of energy.

Primary energy is directly available; secondary energy is converted from primary energy and useful energy is the energy that performs work.

Carbon-based fuels cause global warming and resources are limited.

Gases like CO2 and H2O trap heat in the atmosphere; O2 is not a greenhouse gas.

Biomass power is carbon neutral; it generates energy from organic waste without increasing atmospheric CO2.

Solar thermal power is considered the best renewable energy technology for the UAE environment.

Technological measures such as energy efficiency can enhance energy conservation efforts.

Over 90% of primary energy is lost in conversion to usable energy.

Greenhouse gases make up 1% of Earth's atmosphere, mostly nitrogen.

The Kyoto protocol was introduced in 1997 to combat climate change.

Deforestation and climate change are significant man-made causes of global warming.

COP21 aimed to keep global warming below 2°C through a universal agreement.

Order: Water vapor, Carbon dioxide, Methane, Ozone based on their greenhouse effect contribution.

Increased carbon dioxide leads to a stronger greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared rays.

The 1990 decisions set a goal to reduce GHG emissions by 40-50% for industrialized nations by 2020.

An energy source that is not consistently available.

Renewable energy options available in the UAE, including solar and wind.

Energy derived from the heat stored beneath Earth's surface.

The process of changing energy from one form to another, such as mechanical to electrical.

Energy in forms like light, heat, or mechanical power for practical use.

The total amount of energy required by the global population, projected to rise significantly.

Actions taken to reduce energy consumption in daily life.

The process of burning fossil fuels leads to pollution and environmental issues like acid rain.

Technological improvements that make energy use more effective and reduce waste.

The phenomenon where greenhouse gases trap the sun's radiative heat, contributing to global warming.

Over the last 100 years, Earth's average temperature has risen by about 0.7°C.