1. Which of the following best describes the UNFCCC?
A) United Nations Foundation for Climate Control and Conservation
B) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
C) United Nations Frontline for Climate Change Cooperation
D) United Nations Facilitator for Climate Change Communication
2. When was the UNFCCC adopted?
A) 1985
B) 1992
C) 2000
D) 2010
3. The primary objective of the UNFCCC is to:
A) Limit global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius
B) Achieve sustainable development
C) Stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations
D) Reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030
4. Which country hosted the Earth Summit where the UNFCCC was adopted?
A) Switzerland
B) Brazil
C) United States
D) South Africa
5. The UNFCCC divides countries into three categories based on their level of responsibility for climate change. Which of the following is NOT one of these categories?
A) Annex I countries
B) Developing countries
C) Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
D) Annex II countries
6. What is the Kyoto Protocol?
A) An agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
B) An international treaty on biodiversity
C) A protocol for ocean conservation
D) A protocol for sustainable forestry
7. Which greenhouse gas is NOT covered by the Kyoto Protocol?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
B) Methane (CH4)
C) Nitrous oxide (N2O)
D) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
8. Which country is NOT a party to the Kyoto Protocol?
A) Japan
B) Canada
C) United States
D) China
9. What is the purpose of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol?
A) To promote renewable energy projects in developing countries
B) To regulate carbon trading between Annex I countries
C) To provide financial incentives for afforestation projects
D) To reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+)
10. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
B) Oxygen (O2)
C) Methane (CH4)
D) Nitrous oxide (N2O)
11. What is the main focus of the Paris Agreement?
A) Adaptation to the impacts of climate change
B) Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions
C) Both adaptation and mitigation
D) Promotion of sustainable development
12. Which of the following statements about the Paris Agreement is true?
A) It sets legally binding emissions reduction targets for all countries.
B) It requires all countries to report their emissions annually.
C) It aims to limit global temperature increase well below 2 degrees Celsius.
D) It was adopted in 2005.
13. Which country was the first to formally withdraw from the Paris Agreement?
A) China
B) Russia
C) United States
D) Brazil
14. What is the Green Climate Fund (GCF)?
A) A fund to support renewable energy projects in developing countries
B) A fund to compensate countries affected by climate change
C) A fund to support adaptation and mitigation efforts in developing countries
D) A fund to finance research on climate change
15. Which of the following is NOT one of the core components of the Paris Agreement?
A) Mitigation
B) Adaptation
C) Finance
D) Technology transfer
16. What is Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement?
A) A country's pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
B) A mechanism for technology transfer between developed and developing countries
C) A fund to support adaptation efforts in the least developed countries
D) A framework for climate finance transparency
17. Which of the following is a key feature of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?
A) They are legally binding targets for all countries.
B) They are determined solely by the United Nations.
C) They can be revised and updated over time.
D) They are based on historical emissions data.
18. What is meant by the term "common but differentiated responsibilities" in the context of climate change?
A) All countries have the same responsibilities for addressing climate change.
B) Countries have different responsibilities based on their historical emissions and development status.
C) Only developed countries have responsibilities for addressing climate change.
D) Responsibilities for addressing climate change are determined by population size.
19. Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of climate change?
A) Rising sea levels
B) Increased frequency of extreme weather events
C) Decreased biodiversity
D) Reduced carbon emissions
20. What is meant by the term "climate adaptation"?
A) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change
B) Adjusting to the impacts of climate change to minimise harm
C) Planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
D) Promoting renewable energy sources
21. Which international body is responsible for facilitating negotiations and implementation of the UNFCCC?
A) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
C) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC Secretariat)
D) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
22. Which of the following is NOT a role of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC Secretariat)?
A) Providing technical support and guidance to parties
B) Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the UNFCCC
C) Developing and enforcing emissions reduction targets
D) Facilitating the exchange of information and best practices
23. What is the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
A) To negotiate international climate agreements
B) To assess scientific research on climate change
C) To provide funding for climate adaptation projects
D) To enforce emissions reduction targets
24. Which of the following statements about climate finance is true?
A) Climate finance refers to investments in fossil fuel industries.
B) Developed countries are required to provide financial support to developing countries for climate action.
C) Climate finance is primarily funded by private sector investments.
D) Climate finance is only available to countries that have ratified the Kyoto Protocol.
25. What is meant by the term "climate resilience"?
A) The ability to predict climate change impacts with certainty
B) The ability to recover quickly from climate-related disasters
C) The ability to adapt to changing climate conditions
D) The ability to prevent climate change from occurring
26. Which of the following is NOT a mitigation strategy for addressing climate change?
A) Afforestation
B) Renewable energy deployment
C) Carbon capture and storage
D) Urbanization
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