General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

Our general knowledge trivia questions and answers are a fun way to learn some random facts about geography, history, politics, sports, science, technology, music, food, wild life, entertainment, cultures or just about anything.

Put on your thinking cap and test how much you really know about the world around you. Have fun!

691.

What is "carbon sequestration"?

A.

The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

B.

The absorption of carbon dioxide by plants and soils

C.

The measurement of carbon emissions

D.

The replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy

E.

The storage of carbon in oceans

Correct answer is B

Carbon sequestration refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

692.

Which international body is responsible for climate change research?

A.

UNESCO

B.

IPCC

C.

WHO

D.

UNEP

E.

WMO

Correct answer is B

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides scientific assessments on climate change.

693.

What is the main cause of sea level rise?

A.

Melting glaciers and ice sheets

B.

Deforestation

C.

Acid rain

D.

Increased volcanic activity

E.

Solar radiation

Correct answer is A

Melting glaciers and ice sheets contribute to rising sea levels due to the additional water entering the oceans.

694.

What is a carbon footprint?

A.

The impact of deforestation on biodiversity

B.

The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or organization

C.

The amount of CO2 absorbed by forests

D.

The area of land covered by carbon storage projects

E.

The footprint left by coal mines

Correct answer is B

A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, event, or organization.

695.

What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans?

A.

50%

B.

60%

C.

70%

D.

80%

E.

90%

Correct answer is C

Approximately 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans.