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What is the term for the economic benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Carbon credits
Green bonds
Climate dividends
Sustainability incentives
Emission permits
Correct answer is A
Carbon credits allow countries or companies to earn economic benefits by reducing emissions.
What is the primary cause of the thinning ozone layer?
Carbon dioxide emissions
Methane emissions
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Nitrous oxide emissions
Deforestation
Correct answer is C
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the primary cause of ozone layer depletion.
Which renewable energy source relies on sunlight to generate power?
Wind power
Geothermal energy
Solar power
Tidal energy
Hydropower
Correct answer is C
Solar power harnesses sunlight to generate electricity using solar panels or solar thermal systems.
What is "albedo" in the context of climate change?
The ability of a surface to reflect sunlight
The absorption of carbon dioxide by oceans
The transfer of heat in the atmosphere
The storage of carbon in forests
The impact of volcanic activity on the climate
Correct answer is A
Albedo is the measure of a surface’s ability to reflect sunlight, affecting Earth’s energy balance.
What is the main objective of the Kyoto Protocol?
To eliminate fossil fuel use
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To promote renewable energy
To ban deforestation
To mitigate ocean acidification
Correct answer is B
The Kyoto Protocol aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally.