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