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1 / 20

The absorption of carbon in young forests:

Is low

Does not occur

On the contrary, young forests emit carbon

Is high

2 / 20

The classification of protected areas by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) says that economic activity is not allowed in:

National parks

Nature reserves

Protected landscapes

Natural monuments

3 / 20

Which of the following coniferous tree species is the most widespread in Siberia?

Larch

Cedar

Fir

Pine

4 / 20

You are an ecotourist if:

You cook food on a bonfire when you are camping

You observe rare animals

You cook food on a bonfire when you are camping

You minimize your impact on the natural environment when on holiday

5 / 20

In which of these geographical regions are tornadoes most frequent?

Central Asia

The west coast of Africa

The central and southern states of the USA

The Arctic

6 / 20

How do Canada's forests influence carbon levels in the atmosphere?

They have no gas exchange with the atmosphere

Emission is equal to absorption

They are a source of carbon dioxide

They soak up carbon dioxide

7 / 20

What is the meaning of the ‘Class A’ label on electric devices produced in the European Union?

The devices are very powerful

The devices use very little energy

The devices were produced at energy-efficient factories

The devices are safe to use

8 / 20

Which country is the major emitter of greenhouse gases?

Russia

China

USA

Great Britain

9 / 20

Which of these energy sources is the most used in the world?

Crude oil

Natural gas

Wind power

Wood

10 / 20

What is the meaning of ‘carbon footprint’?

Total reserves of carbon in the Earth’s forests

Reserves of carbon that are transformed into carbon dioxide when crude oil and natural gas are burnt to obtain electricity

Total emissions (direct or indirect) of all greenhouse gases by a person, an organization, an event, a product, a city or a country

Carbon dioxide emissions from all industrial enterprises

11 / 20

Which of these cities would make the greatest use of solar power?

Cairo

Oslo

Moscow

London

12 / 20

How can a person or a company compensate for their carbon footprint?

By planting trees

By choosing new energy-efficient devices

By reducing the number of lights

By switching off devices and lights when they are not being used

13 / 20

Offshore wind farms are built:

On land, by the coast

In the middle of the ocean

In the mountains

In the sea, not far from the coast

14 / 20

Which of these energy sources is not a fossil fuel?

Uranium

Brown coal

Peat

Natural gas

15 / 20

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

Nitrogen (N₂₎

Oxygen (O₂)

16 / 20

When did the last glacial period come to an end?

About 100 years ago

About 1,000 years ago

About 100,000 years ago

About 10,000 years ago

17 / 20

What is the climate of Barcelona?

Equatorial

Temperate

Sub-tropical

Tropical

18 / 20

Which greenhouse gas accounts for 75% of all human emissions?

Methane (CH₄)

Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆)

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

19 / 20

Which of these features is not relevant to climate?

Longitude

Dominant winds

The pattern of precipitation

Аir temperature

20 / 20

What kind of air masses have high temperature and low humidity?

Equatorial

Temperate

Tropical

Arctic

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