Climate Change Mitigation Plans

Question 1

Which strategy is most effective in reducing carbon dioxide emissions?

Accepted Answer

Using renewable energy sources

Answer

Increasing coal production

Answer

Expanding oil drilling

Answer

Burning more natural gas

Question 2

What is the primary benefit of reforestation in climate change mitigation?

Accepted Answer

Absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide

Answer

Increasing urban sprawl

Answer

Increasing fossil fuel use

Answer

Promoting soil erosion

Question 3

Which policy can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Accepted Answer

Implementing a carbon tax

Answer

Eliminating renewable energy incentives

Answer

Increasing subsidies for coal power

Answer

Reducing energy efficiency standards

Question 4

How does energy efficiency contribute to climate change mitigation?

Accepted Answer

Reducing overall energy consumption

Answer

Increasing reliance on fossil fuels

Answer

Promoting wasteful energy use

Answer

Increasing industrial emissions

Question 5

Which transportation change can significantly lower carbon emissions?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the use of public transportation

Answer

Expanding highway systems

Answer

Encouraging more air travel

Answer

Reducing fuel efficiency standards

Question 6

Why is reducing food waste an effective climate change mitigation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Reducing methane emissions from landfills

Answer

Increasing landfill waste

Answer

Encouraging overproduction of food

Answer

Increasing food transportation emissions