Assessment

Multiple-choice questions

For each question, select the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the correct answer. Note that only one answer is correct among the four options.

1.   In relation to climate change, what is the primary goal of adaptation actions?

A.   to prevent all climate change impacts
B.   to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
C.  to adjust and respond to the effects of climate change
D.  to promote industrial growth and development

2. Which of the following is an example of a climate change adaptation strategy for agriculture?

A.   expanding coal-fired power plants
B.   implementing water-saving irrigation techniques
C.   encouraging deforestation for agricultural expansion
D.   increasing the use of fossil fuels for transportation

3.  Which sector is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and requires urgent adaptation measures?

A.  healthcare
B.  education
C.  tourism
D.  smallholder farmers

4.  What is the term used to describe actions that seek to protect vulnerable communities from the impacts of climate change?

A.  climate mitigation
B.  climate adaptation
C.  climate justice
D.  climate resilience

5.  Which factor is crucial for the success of climate change adaptation actions?

A.  ignoring the involvement of local communities
B.  focusing solely on economic benefits
C.  collaboration and stakeholder engagement
D.  relying heavily on fossil fuel industries

6.  Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source that can help mitigate climate change?

A.  coal
B.  natural gas
C.  solar power
D.  oil

7.  Which of the following activities contributes the most to deforestation and subsequent climate change?

A.  planting new forests
B.  logging and timber production
C.  recycling paper products
D.  organic farming

8.  Which of the following is a potential benefit of adopting energy-efficient technologies and practices?

A.   increased greenhouse gas emissions
B.  lower energy costs
C.  depletion of natural resources
D.  increased air pollution

9.  Which sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally?

A.  agriculture
B.  transportation
C.  industrial processes
D.  residential and commercial buildings

10.  How does afforestation contribute to climate change mitigation?

A.  by converting forests into agricultural land
B.  by reducing soil erosion
C.  by increasing carbon dioxide emissions
D.  by sequestering carbon dioxide through tree growth