Global Warming and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Quiz

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What is the current level of CO2 in the atmosphere approximately?

  • 250 ppm
  • 400 ppm
  • 424 ppm (correct)
  • 500 ppm

What is the approximate average temperature of the Earth at present?

  • 16.2°C
  • 13.7°C
  • 14.9°C (correct)
  • 15.5°C

How does the current CO2 level compare to the level approximately 10 million years ago?

  • It is significantly higher
  • There is no information provided about this comparison
  • It is roughly the same (correct)
  • It is significantly lower

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major impact of climate change for India?

<p>Significant decrease in agricultural yield (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what percentage of the global greenhouse gas emissions is contributed by China?

<p>27% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is listed as being extremely climate vulnerable in India?

<p>Rural, tribal, and urban poor Indians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for carbon footprint?

<p>Tons of CO2 equivalent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the frequency of severe heat waves compare between the present and the pre-industrial era?

<p>One severe heat wave every 100 years vs. one every 10 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the IPCC (2021) data, what is the projected annual decline in fisheries catch due to climate change?

<p>3 million tons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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