International Environmental Problems Quiz
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What is a major challenge posed by climate change according to the text?

  • Increased economic growth in developed countries
  • Decreased contribution of developing countries to global warming
  • Stable and sustainable development worldwide
  • Uneven exposure and vulnerability across regions (correct)

    • Why are developing countries and the poor more vulnerable to the effects of climate change?

  • They have contributed more to global warming
  • They have limited resources to adapt and mitigate effects (correct)
  • They have advanced technology to combat climate change
  • They have stronger environmental regulations

    • What was the outcome of the eighteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Doha in 2012?

  • Insufficient global climate change mitigation efforts (correct)
  • Effective implementation of the Kyoto Protocol
  • Immediate launch of post-2020 comprehensive regime
  • Successful achievement of all greenhouse gas reduction goals

    • Why have most developed countries failed to achieve their greenhouse gas reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol?

    <p>Off shoring greenhouse gas-intensive operations to developing countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of off shoring production technologies to developing countries as discussed in the text?

    <p>Increase in global volume of emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are national policy measures insufficient in addressing international environmental problems?

    <p>The pollution sources or impacts may not be within a specific country's jurisdiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of international environmental conferences?

    <p>To design treaties aimed at controlling transboundary environmental issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the number of international environmental agreements (IEAs) risen significantly since the 1970s?

    <p>To establish a framework for global cooperation on environmental issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the loose assumption made about the rise in international environmental agreements (IEAs)?

    <p>It has led to a commensurable improvement in environmental protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some argue that there is little positive correlation between the number of international environmental agreements and improved environmental protection?

    <p>The implementation and enforcement of these agreements are often lacking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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