1. What does "carbon neutrality" mean? A) Balancing emitted carbon with carbon removal ✅ B) Eliminating all carbon emissions C...
1. What does "carbon neutrality" mean?
A) Balancing emitted carbon with carbon removal ✅
B) Eliminating all carbon emissions
C) Increasing fossil fuel usage
D) Ignoring climate change
2. Which sector contributes the most to carbon emissions globally?
A) Energy production ✅
B) Agriculture
C) Transportation
D) Construction
3. Which gas is primarily responsible for global warming?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO₂) ✅
B) Oxygen (O₂)
C) Nitrogen (N₂)
D) Argon (Ar)
4. What is the main goal of carbon neutrality?
A) To achieve net-zero carbon emissions ✅
B) To increase greenhouse gas emissions
C) To ban renewable energy
D) To encourage deforestation
5. Which international agreement focuses on reducing carbon emissions?
A) Paris Agreement ✅
B) Kyoto Protocol
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Geneva Convention
6. What is a common method for achieving carbon neutrality?
A) Carbon offsetting ✅
B) Burning more fossil fuels
C) Banning electric vehicles
D) Increasing industrial waste
7. Which energy source is considered carbon-neutral?
A) Wind energy ✅
B) Coal
C) Diesel
D) Natural gas
8. What role do forests play in carbon neutrality?
A) Absorbing CO₂ from the atmosphere ✅
B) Releasing excess carbon
C) Increasing global warming
D) Producing fossil fuels
9. What is the main purpose of carbon credits?
A) To offset carbon emissions ✅
B) To increase carbon pollution
C) To promote fossil fuel use
D) To ignore environmental laws
10. What is the term for capturing and storing carbon emissions underground?
A) Carbon capture and storage (CCS) ✅
B) Carbon doubling
C) Carbon leakage
D) Carbon evaporation
11. Which company was the first major tech firm to achieve carbon neutrality?
A) Google ✅
B) Amazon
C) Microsoft
D) Facebook
12. What is the benefit of carbon trading?
A) It allows businesses to buy and sell emission allowances ✅
B) It increases carbon emissions
C) It removes the need for regulations
D) It makes pollution legal
13. What is a net-zero economy?
A) An economy where carbon emissions are balanced by removal ✅
B) An economy based on fossil fuels
C) A system that ignores climate change
D) An economy with no regulations
14. Which country has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2060?
A) China ✅
B) USA
C) India
D) Brazil
15. What is the impact of electric vehicles on carbon neutrality?
A) They reduce CO₂ emissions ✅
B) They increase air pollution
C) They use more fossil fuels
D) They contribute to deforestation
16. What is "carbon sequestration"?
A) Storing CO₂ to prevent it from entering the atmosphere ✅
B) Releasing CO₂ into the air
C) Increasing CO₂ levels
D) Burning forests to reduce carbon
17. What is the main challenge of achieving carbon neutrality?
A) High cost of implementation ✅
B) Lack of public awareness
C) Overproduction of renewable energy
D) No support from businesses
18. Which renewable energy source produces the most electricity worldwide?
A) Hydropower ✅
B) Solar power
C) Wind power
D) Geothermal energy
19. What does "net-zero emissions" mean?
A) Emitting carbon only when necessary
B) Offsetting all carbon emissions with removal ✅
C) Reducing emissions but not eliminating them
D) Ignoring emissions policies
20. What is an example of a carbon offset project?
A) Planting trees to absorb CO₂ ✅
B) Burning more coal
C) Increasing industrial waste
D) Reducing recycling programs
21. Which country was the first to declare a climate emergency?
A) UK ✅
B) USA
C) Canada
D) Australia
22. What is a major disadvantage of carbon capture and storage (CCS)?
A) High cost and energy usage ✅
B) Immediate reduction of CO₂
C) Complete elimination of fossil fuels
D) Lack of technological feasibility
23. What is an alternative term for carbon neutrality?
A) Net-zero emissions ✅
B) Carbon enhancement
C) Carbon increase
D) Fossil fuel expansion
24. What is the biggest contributor to household carbon emissions?
A) Electricity use ✅
B) Cooking
C) Waste disposal
D) Water consumption
25. What is the main challenge of solar energy in achieving carbon neutrality?
A) Energy storage and efficiency ✅
B) High levels of pollution
C) Excessive carbon emissions
D) Heavy reliance on fossil fuels
26. What does a carbon footprint measure?
A) The total greenhouse gas emissions of an individual or organization ✅
B) The amount of oxygen released into the atmosphere
C) The level of renewable energy used
D) The number of trees planted in a region
27. Which sector is the second-largest contributor to global carbon emissions?
A) Transportation ✅
B) Education
C) Tourism
D) Fashion
28. Which organization monitors global carbon emissions?
A) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ✅
B) World Bank
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
D) World Health Organization (WHO)
29. What does carbon neutrality require industries to do?
A) Reduce and offset their carbon emissions ✅
B) Increase fossil fuel consumption
C) Ignore environmental concerns
D) Burn more coal
30. Which country aims to be carbon neutral by 2045?
A) Germany ✅
B) Canada
C) Russia
D) India
31. What is the major benefit of carbon neutrality?
A) Reducing climate change impact ✅
B) Increasing air pollution
C) Making fossil fuels more affordable
D) Eliminating all carbon emissions instantly
32. What does the term “decarbonization” refer to?
A) Reducing carbon emissions in an economy ✅
B) Increasing industrial emissions
C) Burning more biomass
D) Reducing the use of renewable energy
33. Which sector is rapidly adopting carbon neutrality measures?
A) Technology ✅
B) Oil and Gas
C) Mining
D) Traditional Agriculture
34. Which major city has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050?
A) London ✅
B) New York
C) Beijing
D) Tokyo
35. What is an example of a carbon-negative technology?
A) Direct air capture (DAC) ✅
B) Coal-fired power plants
C) Diesel-powered generators
D) Natural gas extraction
36. What is a major drawback of biofuels?
A) They can contribute to deforestation ✅
B) They increase fossil fuel dependence
C) They release more CO₂ than coal
D) They are not renewable
37. How do companies achieve carbon neutrality?
A) By balancing emissions with carbon removal or offsets ✅
B) By increasing industrial waste
C) By relying only on fossil fuels
D) By reducing business operations
38. What does ESG stand for in sustainability discussions?
A) Environmental, Social, and Governance ✅
B) Energy, Sustainability, and Growth
C) Ecological System Goals
D) Emission and Sustainability Guidance
39. What is a major challenge for electric vehicles (EVs) in achieving carbon neutrality?
A) Battery production emits CO₂ ✅
B) EVs produce more emissions than gasoline cars
C) EVs do not reduce air pollution
D) Charging stations release carbon dioxide
40. How do governments promote carbon neutrality?
A) By introducing carbon taxes and incentives ✅
B) By banning electric cars
C) By increasing subsidies for coal industries
D) By ignoring climate policies
41. Which greenhouse gas has a stronger warming effect than CO₂?
A) Methane (CH₄) ✅
B) Oxygen (O₂)
C) Argon (Ar)
D) Nitrogen (N₂)
42. What is one way airlines can work towards carbon neutrality?
A) Using sustainable aviation fuels ✅
B) Increasing flight frequency
C) Burning more kerosene
D) Using larger airplanes
43. How does nuclear energy contribute to carbon neutrality?
A) It produces electricity without CO₂ emissions ✅
B) It removes carbon from the atmosphere
C) It absorbs CO₂ like trees
D) It prevents renewable energy use
44. What is the major goal of the Paris Agreement?
A) To keep global temperature rise below 2°C ✅
B) To increase industrial production
C) To eliminate fossil fuels by 2025
D) To remove all carbon emissions immediately
45. How does sustainable agriculture support carbon neutrality?
A) By using methods that reduce emissions and enhance carbon storage ✅
B) By increasing methane emissions
C) By relying only on chemical fertilizers
D) By ignoring climate-friendly practices
46. What is the role of AI in achieving carbon neutrality?
A) AI optimizes energy use and predicts emission patterns ✅
B) AI increases CO₂ emissions
C) AI slows down carbon offset projects
D) AI prevents renewable energy development
47. How does tree planting help carbon neutrality?
A) Trees absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere ✅
B) Trees increase carbon emissions
C) Trees release methane
D) Trees have no impact on the environment
48. Which industry faces the biggest challenge in becoming carbon neutral?
A) Heavy manufacturing and steel production ✅
B) Education
C) Retail
D) Software development
49. What is an emerging technology for carbon removal?
A) Direct Air Capture (DAC) ✅
B) Oil drilling
C) Diesel combustion
D) Gas flaring
50. Why is global cooperation necessary for carbon neutrality?
A) Because climate change is a worldwide issue requiring joint efforts ✅
B) Because only rich countries should take action
C) Because local policies are enough
D) Because carbon neutrality is not a priority
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