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What is the primary cause of the increase in Earth's average surface temperature?
What is the primary cause of the increase in Earth's average surface temperature?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change?
Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels?
Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels?
What does carbon sequestration primarily aim to achieve?
What does carbon sequestration primarily aim to achieve?
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What is the term for the total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly or indirectly by an individual?
What is the term for the total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly or indirectly by an individual?
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Which of the following is a natural factor contributing to climate change?
Which of the following is a natural factor contributing to climate change?
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What measure is NOT typically associated with climate mitigation?
What measure is NOT typically associated with climate mitigation?
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What significant social impact can arise from climate change?
What significant social impact can arise from climate change?
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What human activity significantly contributes to climate change by reducing carbon absorption?
What human activity significantly contributes to climate change by reducing carbon absorption?
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Which of the following is a key goal of climate mitigation efforts?
Which of the following is a key goal of climate mitigation efforts?
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What is a consequence of rising global temperatures associated with climate change?
What is a consequence of rising global temperatures associated with climate change?
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Which international agreement set binding targets for developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Which international agreement set binding targets for developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
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What process involves capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide?
What process involves capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide?
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What aspect of climate change can lead to displacement of populations?
What aspect of climate change can lead to displacement of populations?
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What type of practices are encouraged to mitigate climate change effects in agriculture?
What type of practices are encouraged to mitigate climate change effects in agriculture?
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Which of the following can be considered a natural factor contributing to climate change?
Which of the following can be considered a natural factor contributing to climate change?
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What is one major economic impact of climate change?
What is one major economic impact of climate change?
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What type of energy sources are prioritized to combat climate change?
What type of energy sources are prioritized to combat climate change?
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Study Notes
Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change
- Greenhouse effect: A natural process where gases in the atmosphere trap heat, warming the Earth. Human activity intensifies this effect, causing global warming.
- Climate change: Long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and other climate elements, primarily driven by human actions.
- Global warming: The observed rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to increased greenhouse gas concentrations.
- Carbon sequestration: Capturing and storing atmospheric CO2 to reduce its concentration.
- Climate mitigation: Actions to reduce or prevent greenhouse gas emissions, limiting future climate change.
- Carbon footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual, organization, event, or product.
Causes of Climate Change
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Human activities:
- Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) is a significant contributor.
- Deforestation reduces the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon.
- Industrial processes release greenhouse gases.
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Natural factors:
- Volcanic eruptions release CO2.
- Variations in solar energy output.
Consequences of Climate Change
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Environmental impacts:
- Increased global temperatures.
- Melting glaciers and polar ice caps.
- Sea-level rise, causing coastal flooding.
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Social impacts:
- More frequent extreme weather events.
- Threats to food and water availability.
- Population displacement.
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Economic impacts:
- Damage to infrastructure.
- Reduced agricultural productivity.
- Higher costs for disaster response and recovery.
Measures to Mitigate Climate Change
- Transition to renewable energy: Adopting solar, wind, and hydropower.
- Improved energy efficiency: Reducing energy consumption in industries and buildings.
- Reforestation and afforestation: Planting trees to absorb carbon.
- Carbon capture and storage: New technologies to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
- Sustainable agricultural practices: Reducing emissions from farming.
- Global cooperation: International efforts to limit emissions.
Climate Change Protocols and Agreements
- Kyoto Protocol (1997): An international treaty aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with binding targets for developed countries.
- United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COP): Annual meetings to assess progress on tackling climate change.
- Paris Agreement (2015): A global accord to limit global warming well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, aiming for 1.5°C.
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This quiz explores the greenhouse effect and its impact on climate change. You'll learn about global warming, carbon sequestration, and the human activities that contribute to climate change. Test your knowledge on these crucial environmental topics.
