General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

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686.

Which human activity is the largest contributor to deforestation?

A.

Urban development

B.

Mining

C.

Agriculture

D.

Transportation

E.

Industrial emissions

Correct answer is C

Agriculture, especially the expansion of farmland, is the primary driver of deforestation.

687.

What is "ocean acidification"?

A.

The warming of ocean waters

B.

The decrease in ocean pH due to carbon dioxide absorption

C.

The increase in salinity levels

D.

The expansion of marine life habitats

E.

The reduction of oxygen in the oceans

Correct answer is B

Ocean acidification refers to the decrease in pH levels caused by the absorption of excess CO2.

688.

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

A.

Oxygen

B.

Nitrogen

C.

Methane

D.

Helium

E.

Argon

Correct answer is C

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming.

689.

What is the purpose of afforestation?

A.

To replace coal with solar energy

B.

To create new forests in areas that were not previously forested

C.

To increase urban development

D.

To reduce ocean acidification

E.

To stop agricultural expansion

Correct answer is B

Afforestation involves planting trees in areas that were not previously forested, helping to absorb CO2 and mitigate climate change.

690.

What is the term for changes in weather patterns over time?

A.

Global warming

B.

Climate change

C.

Weather variability

D.

Greenhouse effect

E.

Acidification

Correct answer is B

Climate change refers to long-term changes in weather patterns, often driven by human activity.