Impact of COVID-19 on Climate Change

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What is the main objective of the Paris Agreement?

To pause climate change indefinitely

To increase global greenhouse gas emissions

To keep global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius (correct)

To promote economic slowdowns

How many parties had ratified the Paris Agreement as of April 2018?

200 parties

150 parties

250 parties

175 parties (correct)

What impact does a 1 degree temperature increase have on grain yields?

Grain yields decline by about 5% (correct)

Grain yields decline by about 10%

Grain yields remain the same

Grain yields increase by 5%

What organization is responsible for providing valuable information on climate change, as mentioned in the text?

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected trend in greenhouse gas emissions following the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic?

Emissions will increase to higher levels Signup and view all the answers

According to the Paris Agreement, what should be the global temperature rise goal this century?

Well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels Signup and view all the answers

What major crops experienced significant yield reductions at the global level between 1981 and 2002 due to a warmer climate?

Maize, wheat, and rice Signup and view all the answers

By how much did the global average sea level rise from 1901 to 2010 due to oceans expanding and ice melting?

19 cm Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to the Arctic's sea ice extent in every successive decade since 1979?

It has shrunk Signup and view all the answers

According to predictions, what is the expected average sea level rise by 2100?

40-63 cm Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) since 1990?

Increased by almost 50 percent Signup and view all the answers

When did the Paris Agreement officially enter into force?

4 November 2016 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement in terms of limiting temperature rise?

To limit temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the Paris Agreement concerning international cooperation for climate change?

It solidifies international cooperation for climate change Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the Paris Agreement sends a strong message to markets according to the text?

Signaling the time to invest in the low-emission economy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for countries under the Paris Agreement?

Exempting certain countries from compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is one important function of the Paris Agreement concerning financing for developing countries?

Serving as a tool for mobilizing finance, technological support, and capacity building for developing nations Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for countries that fail to fulfill their commitments under the Paris Agreement?

Countries have every reason to comply with the terms of the agreement Signup and view all the answers