23 Questions
What is the primary focus of the study discussed in the article?
The impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems
What is the main source of microplastics in the ocean?
Fishing gear and ropes
What is the most common type of plastic found in marine debris?
Polyethylene
What is the estimated amount of plastic waste that enters the ocean every year?
4-12 million metric tons
What is the term used to describe the gradual break-down of plastic debris into smaller pieces?
Fragmentation
Which of the following is an example of a climate technology used to reduce GHG emissions?
Wind energy
What is the main purpose of the Green Climate Fund?
To provide financial assistance to developing countries for reduction and adaptation purposes
What type of climate technologies help us adapt to the adverse effects of climate change?
Drought-resistant crops, early warning systems and sea walls
What is a goal of the mitigation of GHG emissions?
To avoid foreseeable loss and damage
What type of climate technologies includes energy-efficient practices?
Soft climate technologies
What type of loss and damage is unavoidable, regardless of future adaptation measures?
Some loss and damage
What is the primary cause of the rapid pace of climate change?
Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation
What is the purpose of a greenhouse structure?
To trap heat from the sun and create a controlled environment for plants to grow
What is the main function of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
To prevent heat from escaping into space
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Oxygen (O2)
What is the result of the decomposition of organic waste in landfills?
Generation of methane emissions
What is the purpose of the natural greenhouse effect?
To make the planet habitable
What is one of the national policies and measures envisioned by the Kyoto Protocol to reduce emissions?
Enhancing energy efficiency
Which of the following is a purpose of not imposing emission reduction commitments on developing countries?
To avoid restricting their development
What is one way that developing countries can benefit from the Kyoto Protocol?
By selling emissions credits to developed countries
What is the goal of the Kyoto Protocol's two-pronged approach?
To achieve emission limitation and reduction commitments
Which of the following is an example of an international market mechanism envisioned by the Kyoto Protocol?
Selling emissions credits
What is one of the goals of promoting renewable energy, as envisioned by the Kyoto Protocol?
To reduce dependence on fossil fuels
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