#1
Which international agreement aims to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Paris Agreement
ExplanationMultinational accord focusing on mitigating climate change through emission reduction.
#2
Which of the following is a primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming?
Carbon Dioxide
ExplanationPrincipal gas responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
#3
Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
Wind
ExplanationSustainable energy derived from wind turbines.
#4
What is the main cause of ozone depletion in the stratosphere?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
ExplanationChemicals commonly found in refrigerants and aerosols, responsible for breaking down ozone molecules.
#5
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
Coal
ExplanationFossil fuel formed over millions of years from organic matter decomposition.
#6
What does 'LEED' stand for in the context of sustainable building design?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
ExplanationCertification system promoting environmentally-friendly construction practices.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a method of biodiversity conservation?
Invasive species introduction
ExplanationPractice that harms biodiversity by introducing non-native species.
#8
What is the purpose of the 'Red List' maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?
List of endangered species
ExplanationCatalog identifying species at risk of extinction.
#9
Which international treaty aims to protect the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems?
Antarctic Treaty
ExplanationAgreement safeguarding the Antarctic from exploitation.
#10
What is the main focus of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?
Conservation of biodiversity
ExplanationInternational effort to protect and sustainably manage biodiversity.
#11
What is 'cap-and-trade' as a policy measure for environmental conservation?
Market-based system to limit greenhouse gas emissions
ExplanationApproach where emission allowances are traded to achieve emission reduction targets.
#12
What is the term for the process of restoring degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystems and habitats?
Ecological restoration
ExplanationEffort to revive ecosystems and habitats to their natural state.
#13
What is the primary cause of coral bleaching?
Global warming
ExplanationElevated sea temperatures leading to the expulsion of symbiotic algae from coral, resulting in bleaching.
#14
What is 'ecosystem services'?
Benefits humans obtain from ecosystems
ExplanationContributions ecosystems make to human well-being, including provision of resources and regulation of environmental conditions.
#15
What is the primary purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
Protection of wetlands
ExplanationInternational treaty aimed at conserving wetland ecosystems and their biodiversity.