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Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which of the following are the governing factors of carrying capacity _______.

  1. Food

  2. Water

  3. Raw material

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • The number of people, animals, or crops which a region can support without environmental degradation is called carrying capacity.
  • It can simply be called as environment’s maximal load.
  • The factors which govern the carrying capacity is food, water, raw material etc. 

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

A United Nations Conference on climate in the year 1997 was held in _______.

  1. Kyoto

  2. Montreal

  3. Cairo

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • A United Nations conference on climate in the year 1997 was held in Kyoto of Japan. This was called Kyoto Protocol.
  • The Kyoto Protocol implemented the objective of the UNFCCC to fight global warming by reducing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to a level that would prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system. 

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference was held at?

  1. Paris

  2. Copenhagen

  3. Sydney

  4. Canberra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference was held in the month of December.
  • This conference was held in Copenhagen which is the capital city of Denmark.
  • The main long term goal of this conference was to stop increasing the global temperature beyond 2 degree centigrade.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Percentage of Greenhouse Gases contributed by India to global emission between 1990 and 2012 is _________.

  1. 4.8

  2. 5.8

  3. 5.5

  4. 6.4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Greenhouse Gases are those gases which cause greenhouse effect resulting in global warming. They include water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone.
  • The percentage of greenhouse gases contributed by India to global emission between 1990 and 2012 is 5.8.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established in the year ________.

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1992

  4. 2000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Global environmental facility was established in the year 1991, December. It assists in the prevention of environmental pollution and in achieving the sustainable development.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which of the following are true regarding 'The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)?

  1. Coalition consists of countries sharing similar developmental challenges

  2. It is concerned about the environmental problems like climate change

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is an intergovernmental organization of low-lying coastal and small island countries. Main purpose of the alliance is to consolidate the voices of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to address global warming. 
  • It consists of countries sharing similar developmental challenges and is concerned about the environmental problems like climate change.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

CFCs (chloro-fluoro-carbons) are greenhouse gases that have caused a rise of 0.3-degree centigrade in the global temperatures in the past century. Name the CFC that is used in refrigerators.

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Freon

  3. Methane

  4. Ammonia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Freon is a common trade name for a group of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that were historically used as refrigerants in cooling systems.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Climate change can be prevented by _____________.

  1. using energy efficient products

  2. make wise transportation choices like low smoke emitting vehicles

  3. planting more trees

  4. all the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Climate change mitigation involves a multifaceted approach. Energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and reforestation are all critical strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which of the following is not a country included in Environmental Integrity Group (EIG)?

  1. Mexico

  2. Republic of Korea

  3. Switzerland

  4. India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Switzerland along with Mexico and Republic of Korea forms Environment Integrity Group. Among the given options India is not included in the group. This ensures the conserved use of resources and maintain environmental stability.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which of the following is the most widely discussed impact of climate change?

  1. Increase in average sea level

  2. Deforestation

  3. Soil erosion

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Change in global or regional climatic patterns is called climate change. The main impact of climate change is the increase in sea level. This is because of melting of ice due to increase of global temperature as a result of climatic change.