Week 8 Quiz : Intro to Climate Justice

Last updated over 2 years ago

10 questions

Note from the author:

Brief quiz on the foundations of Geography

Instructions

The following quiz is an assessment based on our study of climate justice including our case study focus on East Africa. 

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Week 8 Quiz : Intro to Climate Justice

Last updated over 2 years ago

10 questions

Note from the author:

Brief quiz on the foundations of Geography

Instructions

The following quiz is an assessment based on our study of climate justice including our case study focus on East Africa. 

Question 1

According to our study of climate justice thus far, which of the following is the primary driving factor in climate change on our planet?

outdated research

excessive carbon emissions

not enough recycling 

plastic pollution of our seas

inflation and rising prices for energy

Question 2

Which of the following is the best description of how carbon off-setting works?

Companies buy other companies that are polluting the atmosphere and change how they do business. 

Companies trade goods and services to spread pollution evenly across the globe. 

Companies invest money in clean energy and environmental growth to ensure that carbon emissions are being reduced in the future

All of the above. 

Question 6

How is CO2 emitted into the air

Building wind turbines

Conserving water

Burning farm land

Burning fossil fuels

Question 7

The biggest issue that climate change is creating in East Africa (a.k.a the Horn of Africa) is

Overpopulation

Rising sea levels

Deforestation

Drought

Question 8

Based on our study which of the following are People in East Africa (a.k.a. the horn of Africa) suffering from currently?

Food shortage

Lack of clean water

Failing crops due to pest and plant disease.

Loss of livestock (animal population)

Flooding

Toxic air quality from extensive pollution 

Question 9

Climate change is leading to more frequent droughts in East Africa however the droughts are not increasing in intensity.

True

False