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Climate Change Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. The global emissions (by weight) of following primary pollutants from natural sources are maximum in the case of
  1. Nitric oxide
  2. Carbon monoxide
  3. Methane
  4. Carbon dioxide

Answer: Carbon dioxide

2. Checking of re radiating heat by atmospheric carbon dioxide, dust, methane, ozone is known as
  1. solar effect
  2. radioactive effect
  3. ozone layer
  4. greenhouse effect

Answer: greenhouse effect

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3. What is the primary source of energy driving the Earth’s climate system?
  1. Wind
  2. Solar radiation
  3. Geothermal heat
  4. Fossil fuels

Answer: Solar radiation

4. What is the primary cause of acid rain?
  1. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
  2. Carbon dioxide
  3. Methane
  4. Ozone

Answer: Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

5. What is the primary component of smog?
  1. Carbon dioxide
  2. Methane
  3. Nitrogen dioxide
  4. Ozone

Answer: Nitrogen dioxide

6. Which gas is responsible for the “Greenhouse Gas Effect” on Venus?
  1. Carbon dioxide
  2. Methane
  3. Water vapor
  4. Sulfur dioxide

Answer: Carbon dioxide

7. The Montreal Protocol aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the use of:
  1. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  2. Sulfur dioxide
  3. Carbon dioxide
  4. Nitrogen oxides

Answer: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

8. Which disaster is most likely to be influenced by climate change?
  1. Earthquakes
  2. Tsunamis
  3. Tropical cyclones
  4. Volcanic eruptions

Answer: Tropical cyclones

9. This is not a possible adverse effect of global warming
  1. sea level rise
  2. an increase of UVB radiation
  3. retreat of glaciers
  4. extraordinary weather patterns

Answer: an increase of UVB radiation

10. Surplus of atmospheric carbon dioxide causes an increase in the greenhouse effect as carbon dioxide
  1. is opaque to infrared rays
  2. is not opaque to infrared rays
  3. precipitates dust in the atmosphere
  4. reduce atmospheric pressure

Answer: is opaque to infrared rays

11. The Kyoto Protocol is related to the reduction of:
  1. Greenhouse gas emissions
  2. Deforestation
  3. Acid rain
  4. Ozone layer depletion

Answer: Greenhouse gas emissions

12. The term “Albedo” refers to:
  1. Ocean currents
  2. Ice melting
  3. Earth’s reflectivity
  4. Greenhouse effect

Answer: Earth’s reflectivity

13. Which region is most vulnerable to the impacts of sea-level rise?
  1. Mountainous areas
  2. Coastal areas
  3. Deserts
  4. Polar regions

Answer: Coastal areas

14. The term “Renewable Energy” refers to sources that are:
  1. Finite and depleting
  2. Non-renewable
  3. Sustainable and replenishable
  4. Harmful to the environment

Answer: Sustainable and replenishable

15. Which of the following gases has the maximum contribution to Global Warming ?
  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
  2. Methane (CH4 )
  3. Sulfur Hexa fluoride (SF6 )
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: Carbon dioxide (CO2)

16. The abbreviation NMSHE, in the context of Climate Action Plan of Govt. of India, stands for
  1. National Mission on Solar - Hydro Energy
  2. National Mission on Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem
  3. National Mission on Sustainable Hydrogen Energy
  4. National Mission on Survey of Himalayan Ecosystem

Answer: National Mission on Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem

17. CFCs have a continuing effect on the ozone layer as
  1. they are efficiently absorbed by atmospheric water vapours
  2. they are being produced in increasing amounts all over the world
  3. Cl atoms formed by them are used up in reactions causing degradation of the ozone
  4. Cl atoms formed by them only act as catalysts in reactions causing degradation of the ozone

Answer: Cl atoms formed by them only act as catalysts in reactions causing degradation of the ozone

18. What is the main cause of the hole in the ozone layer?
  1. Carbon emissions
  2. Deforestation
  3. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  4. Volcanic activity

Answer: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

19. Which gas is responsible for ocean acidification?
  1. Carbon dioxide
  2. Methane
  3. Nitrogen
  4. Oxygen

Answer: Carbon dioxide

20. Which climate zone is characterized by hot temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year?
  1. Polar
  2. Temperate
  3. Tropical
  4. Arid

Answer: Tropical

21. What is the primary driver of the monsoon in India?
  1. El Niño
  2. La Niña
  3. Himalayan mountains
  4. Thar Desert

Answer: Himalayan mountains

22. What is the primary cause of the formation of the ozone hole?
  1. Industrial pollution
  2. Deforestation
  3. Volcanic activity
  4. Ozone-depleting substances

Answer: Ozone-depleting substances

23. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth’s surface?
  1. Stratosphere
  2. Troposphere
  3. Mesosphere
  4. Thermosphere

Answer: Troposphere

24. What is the primary cause of the formation of acid rain?
  1. Industrial emissions
  2. Agricultural activities
  3. Volcanic eruptions
  4. Solar radiation

Answer: Industrial emissions

25. In 'global warming' the temperature of
  1. Troposphere increase
  2. Ionosphere increase
  3. Mesosphere increase
  4. Stratosphere increase

Answer: Troposphere increase

26. Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?
  1. Solar power
  2. Wind power
  3. Natural gas
  4. Hydropower

Answer: Natural gas

27. What is the primary cause of coral bleaching in oceans?
  1. Ocean acidification
  2. Pollution
  3. Overfishing
  4. Elevated sea temperatures

Answer: Elevated sea temperatures

28. How does climate change (global warming) affect human health?
  1. By increasing illnesses such as heat stress, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease.
  2. By increasing respiratory illnesses such as asthma and allergies.
  3. By increasing insect-borne infections such as dengue fever.
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: More than one of the above

29. Correct descending order of relative contribution of various greenhouse gases to total global warming is
  1. carbon dioxide; methane; CFCs; nitrous oxide
  2. carbon dioxide; methane; nitrous oxide; CFCs
  3. carbon dioxide; CFCs; nitrous oxide; methane
  4. carbon dioxide; CFCs; methane; nitrous oxide

Answer: carbon dioxide; methane; CFCs; nitrous oxide

30. Ultraviolet radiations from sunlight cause a reaction producing
  1. carbon monoxide
  2. ozone
  3. fluorides
  4. sulphur dioxide

Answer: ozone

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