climate change in relation to energy production

Question 1

It refers to actions taken to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to slow down global warming.

a. Climate Change Adaptation
b. Climate Change Mitigation
c. Climate Change
d. Impacts of Climate

Answer 1

b. Climate Change Mitigation

Question 2

It refers to a wide range of measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts.

a. Climate Change Adaptation
b. Climate Change Mitigation
c. Climate Change
d. Impacts of Climate

Answer 2

a. Climate change adaptation

Question 3

This traps heat, causing the greenhouse effect and raising Earth’s temperature.

a. Industrial and Agricultural Emissions
b. Burning Fossil Fuel
c. Pollution and Ozone Layer Depletion
d. Deforestation

Answer 3

b. Burning fossil fuels

Question 4

This can indirectly affect climate patterns by changing temperature balance.

a. Industrial and Agricultural Emissions
b. Burning Fossil Fuel
c. Pollution and Ozone Layer Depletion
d. Deforestation

Answer 4

c. Pollution and ozone layer depletion

Question 5

These “gases” have always been part of Earth’s system, but human activities drastically increase their levels beyond natural cycles.

a. Methane (CH₄) and Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
b. Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) and Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
c. Methane (CH₄) and Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
d. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)

Answer 5

a. Methane (CH₄) and Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Question 6

It is the most abundant of all energy resources and can even be harnessed in cloudy weather.

a. Wind Energy
b. Geothermal Energy
c. Solar Energy
d. Hydropower

Answer 6

c. Solar Energy

Question 7

It is the largest source of renewable energy in the electricity sector. It uses the energy of water moving from higher to lower elevations.

a. Ocean Energy
b. Hydropower
c. Bioenergy
d. Geothermal Energy

Answer 7

b. Hydropower

Question 8

It utilizes the accessible thermal energy from the Earth’s interior. Heat is extracted from geothermal reservoirs using wells or other means.

a. Wind Energy
b. Geothermal Energy
c. Solar Energy
d. Ocean Energy

Answer 8

b. Geothermal Energy

Question 9

It is used in rural areas for cooking, lighting and space heating, generally by poorer populations in developing countries.

a. Ocean Energy
b. Hydropower
c. Bioenergy
d. Wind Energy

Answer 9

c. Bioenergy

Question 10

Both measures those actions that are taken to reduce and curb greenhouse gas emissions and based on reducing vulnerability to the effects of climate change.

a. Mitigation and Adaptation
b. Mitigation and Energy
c. Adaptation and Energy
d. NOTA

Answer 10

a. Mitigation and adaptation

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an impact of climate change?

a. Rising sea levels
b. Decreasing biodiversity
c. Reduced solar radiation
d. NOTA

Answer 11

c. Reduced solar radiation

Question 12

What causes sea levels to rise due to climate change?

a. Increased volcanic activity
b. Melting polar ice and thermal expansion of water
c. Decreased rainfall
d. Changes in Earth’s orbit

Answer 12

b. Melting polar ice and thermal expansion of water

Question 13

How is global warming linked to extreme weather?

a. It reduces rainfall and makes the climate stable
b. It increases atmospheric moisture, leading to stronger storms and droughts
c. It has no effect on weather patterns
d. It weakens the ozone layer, causing more UV radiation

Answer 13

b. It increases atmospheric moisture, leading to stronger storms and droughts

Question 14

How much warmer is the Earth’s surface now compared to the late 1800s?

a. About 1.2°C
b. About 0.5°C
c. About 3°C
d. About 2°C

Answer 14

a. About 1.2°C

Question 15

Which fossil fuel is formed from decomposed plankton?

a. Biomas
b. Coal
c. Oil and natural gas
d. NOTA

Answer 15

c. Oil and natural gas

Question 16

What is the primary component of natural gas?

a. Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
b. Nitrogen (N₂)
c. Oxygen (O₂)
d. Methane (CH₄)

Answer 16

d. Methane (CH₄)

Question 17

What role do greenhouse gases play in Earth’s climate?

a. They trap heat, keeping the Earth warm enough to sustain life
b. They reflect sunlight, making the Earth colder
c. They prevent oxygen from entering the atmosphere
d. They absorb nitrogen, reducing global warming

Answer 17

a. They trap heat, keeping the Earth warm enough to sustain life

Question 18

Which of the following is a man-made greenhouse gas?

a. Sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆)
b. Oxygen (O₂)
c. Nitrogen (N₂)
d. Argon (Ar)

Answer 18

a. Sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆)

Question 19

Which fossil fuel is primarily formed from decomposed plants?

a. Oil
b. Natural gas
c. Methane
d. Coal

Answer 19

d. Coal

Question 20

How are fossil fuels formed?

a. From decomposed plants and animals subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years
b. From volcanic eruptions
c. By mixing chemicals in a laboratory
d. NOTA

Answer 20

a. From decomposed plants and animals subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years

Question 21

It is a phenomenon that refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

a. Global Warming
b. Climate Change
c. Weather
d. Ozone Layer Depletion

Answer 21

b. Climate Change

Question 22

It refers to the process of generating energy in various forms to meet the needs of society. This encompasses both renewable and nonrenewable resources.

a. Energy Production
b. Energy Conservation
c. Energy Preservation
d. Energy Sources

Answer 22

a. Energy Production

Question 23

At the same time, _____causes more moisture to evaporate from the planet’s surface in dry weather, resulting in more frequent and intense droughts and heat waves.

a. cold air
b. water vapor
c. warmer air
d. condensed air

Answer 23

c. warmer air

Question 24

As the earth’s atmosphere heats up, it holds_____, changing weather patterns and fueling more severe rainfall events.

a. cold air
b. more water
c. warmer air
d. lesser water

Answer 24

b. more water

Question 25

Natural gas is usually found in pockets above____. It can also be found in _____layers that don’t contain oil. Natural gas is primarily made up of methane. a. oil deposits, sedimentary rock b. sedimentary rock, oil deposits c. rocks, earth d. earth, rocks

Answer 25

a. oil deposits, sedimentary rock

Question 26

Oil is originally found as a solid material between layers of____, like shale. This material is heated in order to produce the thick oil that can be used to make___. a. deposits, diesel b. deposits, gasoline c. sedimentary rock, diesel d. sedimentary rock, gasoline

Answer 26

d. sedimentary rock, gasoline

Question 27

Coal is a material usually found in sedimentary rock deposits where rock and dead plant and animal matter are piled up in layers. More than ____of a piece of coal’s weight must be from____. a. 50 percent, fossilized plants b. 70 percent, fossilized plants c. 30 percent, dead animals d. 70 percent, dead animals

Answer 27

a. 50 percent, fossilized plants

Question 28

This method uses an electrical current to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in water. If this electricity is obtained from renewable sources we will, therefore, produce energy without emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere a. Floating Offshore Wind Turbines b. Advanced Nuclear Reactors c. Green Hydrogen d. CCS

Answer 28

c. Green Hydrogen

Question 29

The advanced nuclear reactors described here improve upon traditional nuclear reactors in several ways, partially overcoming many of the barriers that nuclear power has faced. a. Floating Offshore Wind Turbines b. Advanced Nuclear Reactors c. Green Hydrogen d. CCS

Answer 29

b. Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Question 30

It is a source of clean and renewable energy obtained by harnessing the power of the wind offshore, where it reaches a higher and more constant speed due to the lack of barriers. a. Floating Offshore Wind Turbines b. Advanced Nuclear Reactors c. Green Hydrogen d. CCS

Answer 30

a. Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

Question 31

This law established the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system in the Philippines. It requires developers (public and private) to assess the environmental effects of projects before starting. a. Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System b. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 c. Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729) d. Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9513)

Answer 31

a. Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System

Question 32

Projects that may significantly affect the environment must secure an_________. This ensures that the project will follow environmental laws, mitigation measures, and sustainability practices. a. CAA b. ECC c. AAC d. CCE

Answer 32

b. ECC

Question 33

First major international treaty to reduce greenhouse gases. a. Paris Agreement b. Kyoto Protocol c. UNFCCC d. Montreal Protocol

Answer 33

b. Kyoto Protocol

Question 34

The aim of this agreement is to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, preferably 1.5°V a. Paris Agreement b. Kyoto Protocol c. UNFCCC d. Montreal Protocol

Answer 34

a. Paris Agreement

Question 35

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – 1992 Foundation of all global climate agreements. a. Paris Agreement b. Kyoto Protocol c. UNFCCC d. Montreal Protocol

Answer 35

c. UNFCCC

Question 36

This aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out harmful substances like CFCs. a. Paris Agreement b. Kyoto Protocol c. UNFCCC d. Montreal Protocol

Answer 36

d. Montreal Protocol

Question 37

Mandates the integration of climate change into government plans and policies, including the energy sector. It also supports climate-resilient development and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. a. Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9513) b. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Republic Act No. 11285) c. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749) d. Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729)

Answer 37

d. Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729)

Question 38

This aims to accelerate the development of renewable energy resources in the Philippines (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, biomass). Encourages energy independence and reduces reliance on fossil a. Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9513) b. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Republic Act No. 11285) c. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749) d. Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729)

Answer 38

a. Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9513)

Question 39

Regulates air pollution from stationary (e.g., power plants) and mobile sources. a. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749) b. Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729) c. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) d. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Republic Act No. 11285)

Answer 39

a. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749)

Question 40

A strategic framework guiding the country’s climate change response from 2011 to 2028. One of its key themes is sustainable energy, promoting energy security and low-carbon development. a. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749) b. Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729) c. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) d. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Republic Act No. 11285)

Answer 40

c. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP)