MCQs on the topic “Global Warming: Causes, Effects and International Responses”

1. What is the primary cause of global warming?

a) Ozone layer depletion
b) Greenhouse gas emissions
c) Solar radiation
d) Volcanic eruptions
Answer: b) Greenhouse gas emissions

2. Which of the following gases is most responsible for global warming?

a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium
Answer: b) Carbon dioxide

3. Which of the following is a major source of methane emissions?

a) Forest fires
b) Industrial processes
c) Agriculture, particularly livestock
d) Burning fossil fuels
Answer: c) Agriculture, particularly livestock

4. The Kyoto Protocol, signed in 1997, aimed primarily at:

a) Reducing ozone layer depletion
b) Addressing global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
c) Promoting sustainable agriculture
d) Protecting biodiversity
Answer: b) Addressing global warming and greenhouse gas emissions

5. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of global warming?

a) Melting polar ice caps
b) Rising sea levels
c) Increased rainfall in all regions
d) More frequent extreme weather events
Answer: c) Increased rainfall in all regions

6. The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to:

a) 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
b) 2°C above pre-industrial levels
c) 3°C above pre-industrial levels
d) 4°C above pre-industrial levels
Answer: b) 2°C above pre-industrial levels

7. Which of the following countries is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide?

a) India
b) United States
c) China
d) Russia
Answer: c) China

8. The greenhouse effect is the process by which:

a) Solar radiation heats the Earth’s surface
b) Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere
c) Ozone layer protects the Earth from UV rays
d) Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Answer: b) Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere

9. What is the major greenhouse gas released by human activities?

a) Nitrous oxide
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Water vapor
d) Ozone
Answer: b) Carbon dioxide

10. Which of the following is a major international response to climate change?

a) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
b) The Montreal Protocol
c) The World Trade Organization (WTO)
d) The Geneva Conventions
Answer: a) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

11. The term ‘carbon footprint’ refers to:

a) The total amount of oxygen emitted by trees
b) The total greenhouse gas emissions from human activities
c) The amount of carbon present in the atmosphere
d) The amount of renewable energy used
Answer: b) The total greenhouse gas emissions from human activities

12. Which of the following is a natural cause of global warming?

a) Solar radiation changes
b) Deforestation
c) Industrial emissions
d) Agricultural practices
Answer: a) Solar radiation changes

13. Which international agreement focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in developed countries?

a) Paris Agreement
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) Montreal Protocol
d) Rio Declaration
Answer: b) Kyoto Protocol

14. Which of the following countries is most vulnerable to sea level rise due to global warming?

a) Australia
b) Maldives
c) Russia
d) Canada
Answer: b) Maldives

15. What is one of the major impacts of global warming on agriculture?

a) Increased rainfall
b) More fertile soils
c) Disruption of growing seasons
d) Increased crop yields in all regions
Answer: c) Disruption of growing seasons

16. Which of the following is NOT an example of renewable energy?

a) Solar energy
b) Wind energy
c) Natural gas
d) Hydropower
Answer: c) Natural gas

17. Which greenhouse gas is released by the burning of fossil fuels?

a) Carbon dioxide
b) Methane
c) Nitrous oxide
d) Chlorofluorocarbons
Answer: a) Carbon dioxide

18. The primary objective of the Paris Agreement is to:

a) Eliminate all carbon emissions by 2050
b) Reduce global temperature rise
c) Promote renewable energy adoption in developing countries
d) Protect biodiversity
Answer: b) Reduce global temperature rise

19. Which of the following sectors contributes the most to global greenhouse gas emissions?

a) Agriculture
b) Transport
c) Energy production
d) Industry
Answer: c) Energy production

20. Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas that is not carbon-based?

a) Methane
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Ozone
d) Nitrous oxide
Answer: a) Methane

21. Global warming is expected to lead to which of the following events?

a) Decreased wildfires
b) Decreased frequency of hurricanes
c) Increased frequency of droughts
d) Lower global temperatures
Answer: c) Increased frequency of droughts

22. What is ‘climate justice’?

a) Equal distribution of climate resources globally
b) Ensuring fairness and equity in addressing the impacts of climate change
c) Justice for individuals affected by climate change in courts
d) A policy of limiting emissions based on GDP per capita
Answer: b) Ensuring fairness and equity in addressing the impacts of climate change

23. What role does afforestation play in addressing global warming?

a) It reduces greenhouse gas emissions by absorbing carbon dioxide
b) It increases air pollution
c) It helps in warming the climate
d) It produces ozone
Answer: a) It reduces greenhouse gas emissions by absorbing carbon dioxide

24. Which of the following are the primary sources of methane emissions?

a) Fossil fuel combustion
b) Livestock farming and rice cultivation
c) Deforestation
d) Industrial waste
Answer: b) Livestock farming and rice cultivation

25. Which of the following is a consequence of global warming on biodiversity?

a) Extinction of species
b) Increased forest growth
c) Expansion of coral reefs
d) Increased species migration
Answer: a) Extinction of species

26. Which is the most significant global policy agreement aimed at tackling climate change and reducing carbon emissions?

a) Kyoto Protocol
b) Montreal Protocol
c) Paris Agreement
d) Hague Conference
Answer: c) Paris Agreement

27. The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) was established to:

a) Monitor pollution levels globally
b) Provide scientific reports on climate change
c) Enforce international climate agreements
d) Promote renewable energy solutions
Answer: b) Provide scientific reports on climate change

28. What does the term “carbon sequestration” refer to?

a) The process of storing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
b) The removal and storage of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
c) The increase in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere
d) The emission of carbon dioxide by plants
Answer: b) The removal and storage of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

29. The concept of ‘carbon pricing’ refers to:

a) Charging companies for their greenhouse gas emissions
b) Increasing taxes on renewable energy
c) Setting a fixed price on fossil fuels
d) Subsidizing the use of carbon dioxide scrubbers
Answer: a) Charging companies for their greenhouse gas emissions

30. Which of the following is a significant impact of global warming on human health?

a) Increased risk of diseases such as malaria
b) Reduced number of respiratory diseases
c) Decreased food allergies
d) Decreased incidence of heat strokes
Answer: a) Increased risk of diseases such as malaria