25 MCQs ON CLIMATE CHANGE

 


1. Which region is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change?

   a) Polar regions

   b) Tropical regions

   c) Deserts

   d) Temperate regions


2. What is the main consequence of melting polar ice caps due to climate change?

   a) Increased sea levels

   b) Reduced rainfall

   c) Expansion of deserts

   d) Decreased hurricane activity


3. Which human activity contributes the most to greenhouse gas emissions?

   a) Agriculture

   b) Transportation

   c) Manufacturing

   d) Energy production


4. How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

   a) It increases carbon sequestration

   b) It reduces the greenhouse effect

   c) It releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

   d) It promotes biodiversity


4.  What is the main driver of ocean acidification?

   a) Pollution

   b) Deforestation

   c) Industrialization

   d) Increased carbon dioxide levels


5. Which of the following is a potential consequence of climate change on ecosystems?

   a) Decreased biodiversity

   b) Increased soil fertility

   c) Enhanced ecosystem resilience

   d) Expansion of habitat ranges


6. How does climate change impact weather patterns?

    a) It stabilizes them

    b) It amplifies them

    c) It has no effect

    d) It reduces them


7. Which international agreement aims to combat climate change?

    a) Paris Agreement

    b) Kyoto Protocol

    c) Montreal Protocol

    d) Copenhagen Accord


8. What is one potential solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation?

    a) Increase use of electric vehicles

    b) Expand road networks

    c) Promote air travel

    d) Subsidize gasoline consumption


9. How does climate change affect agriculture?

    a) It decreases crop yields

    b) It increases crop yields

    c) It has no effect on crop yields

    d) It reduces the need for irrigation


10. What role do forests play in mitigating climate change?

    a) They release greenhouse gases

    b) They absorb carbon dioxide

    c) They accelerate desertification

    d) They increase global temperatures


11. What is one potential consequence of climate change on human health?

    a) Decreased spread of infectious diseases

    b) Increased prevalence of heat-related illnesses

    c) Reduced air pollution

    d) Improved food security


12. How does climate change impact sea levels?

    a) It decreases sea levels

    b) It has no effect on sea levels

    c) It increases sea levels

    d) It fluctuates sea levels randomly

13. What is the main consequence of ocean acidification on marine life?

    a) Increased biodiversity

    b) Enhanced coral reef growth

    c) Decreased shellfish populations

    d) Improved fishery yields


14. How does climate change impact wildlife habitats?

    a) It stabilizes them

    b) It has no effect on them

    c) It decreases them

    d) It alters them unpredictably


15. What is one potential consequence of climate change on freshwater resources?

    a) Increased availability of clean water

    b) Reduced water scarcity

    c) Accelerated melting of glaciers

    d) Decreased frequency of droughts


16. Which of the following is a feedback mechanism that can amplify climate change?

    a) Afforestation

    b) Ocean currents

    c) Albedo effect

    d) Carbon sequestration


17. How does climate change impact coastal communities?

    a) It reduces the risk of flooding

    b) It has no effect on them

    c) It increases the risk of flooding

    d) It stabilizes sea levels


18. What is one potential consequence of climate change on economic systems?

    a) Increased agricultural productivity

    b) Decreased insurance costs

    c) Disruption of supply chains

    d) Enhanced economic growth

19. How does climate change impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events?

    a) It decreases them

    b) It has no effect on them

    c) It increases them

    d) It stabilizes them


20. Which of the following is a renewable energy source derived from organic matter?

    a) Natural gas

    b) Biomass

    c) Coal

    d) Petroleum


21. How does climate change affect the spread of vector-borne diseases?

    a) It reduces their spread

    b) It has no effect on their spread

    c) It increases their spread

    d) It eliminates them entirely


22. What is one potential consequence of climate change on global economies?

    a) Decreased energy costs

    b) Increased agricultural yields

    c) Loss of jobs in renewable energy sectors

    d) Stable financial markets


23. How does climate change impact the frequency and severity of wildfires?

    a) It reduces them

    b) It has no effect on them

    c) It increases them

    d) It stabilizes them


24. Which of the following is a potential consequence of climate change on food security?

    a) Increased crop diversity

    b) Reduced crop yields

    c) Enhanced soil fertility

    d) Improved access to clean water


25. What role do oceans play in regulating the Earth's climate?

    a) They absorb excess carbon dioxide

    b) They release excess carbon dioxide

    c) They accelerate global warming

    d) They have no effect on climate regulation


26. How does climate change impact the frequency and intensity of hurricanes?

    a) It decreases them

    b) It has no effect on them

    c) It increases them

    d) It stabilizes them


27. Which of the following is a potential consequence of climate change on biodiversity?

    a) Increased species extinction rates

    b) Reduced habitat loss

    c) Enhanced ecosystem resilience

    d) Improved species conservation efforts


28. How does climate change impact the acidity of oceans?

    a) It decreases ocean acidity

    b) It has no effect on ocean acidity

    c) It increases ocean acidity

    d) It stabilise ocean acidity

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