Geoengineering and Climate Change Quiz
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What is the mainstream scientific community's opinion of geoengineering?

  • That it should be implemented immediately
  • That it is too dangerous to explore
  • That it is worth exploring (correct)
  • That it is not worth considering
  • What is the current state of political will for geoengineering?

  • It is actively being pursued
  • It is a priority for many governments
  • There is a lack of political will (correct)
  • It is being actively resisted
  • What is one potential consequence of climate change that could necessitate geoengineering?

  • Increased temperatures
  • Extreme weather events
  • Unpredictable consequences (correct)
  • Decreased biodiversity
  • Study Notes

    • Geoengineering is the deliberate manipulation of the Earth's environment to counteract the effects of climate change.
    • The mainstream scientific community is open to the idea of geoengineering, but there are concerns about its potential side-effects.
    • There is a lack of political will to implement geoengineering, but it is worth exploring the possibility because of the potential consequences of climate change.
    • If human-induced climate change is found to be more sensitive than previously thought, geoengineering may be necessary to prevent the planet from going too far into uncharted territory.

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    Test your knowledge about the deliberate manipulation of the Earth's environment to counteract the effects of climate change with this quiz. Explore the potential consequences, concerns, and political implications of geoengineering.

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