global warming and its impact

Question 1

is the long-term rise in Earth’s average surface temperature caused by
the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Answer 1

Global warming

Question 2

is a natural
phenomenon in which certain gases in Earth’s
atmosphere trap heat from the sun, keeping
the planet warm enough to support life

Answer 2

greenhouse effect

Question 3

Human reliance on fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural
gas for electricity, transportation, and industry is a major contributor to global
warming.

Answer 3

Burning of Fossil Fuels

Question 4

Large-scale cutting of forests for agricultural expansion, urban
development, or timber reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon
dioxide from the air.

Answer 4

Deforestation

Question 5

The agricultural sector contributes to global warming in multiple ways.

Answer 5

Agriculture

Question 6

Improper handling of waste, especially organic materials like
food and plant matter, results in significant methane emissions when the waste
decomposes in landfills.

Answer 6

Waste Management

Question 7

is a key driver of carbon dioxide
emissions due to the widespread use of vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel.

Answer 7

Transportation

Question 8

• Rapid urban development increases energy demand for construction,
  transportation, and infrastructure.

Answer 8

Urbanization

Question 9

man made causes of global warming

Answer 9

-burning of fossil fuels
-deforestation
-agriculture
-waste management
-transportation
-urbanization

Question 10

natural causes of global warming

Answer 10

-volcanic eruptions
-earths orbital changes
-ocean currents
-wildfires
-natural release of green house gasses

Question 11

Melting glaciers and thermal expansion of saltwater are
causing sea levels to increase, endangering coastal towns.

Answer 11

Rising Sea Levels:

Question 12

Hurricanes, droughts, and floods are becoming
more frequent and intense, disrupting people’s lives and businesses.

Answer 12

Extreme Weather Events:

Question 13

Many species are on the verge of extinction as a result of
habitat loss and shifting weather patterns.

Answer 13

Biodiversity loss:

Question 14

Heatwaves, vector-borne illnesses, and pollution all pose _________
throughout the world.

Answer 14

health risks

Question 15

a significant consequence of global
warming, contributing to rising sea levels and altering ecosystems worldwide.

Answer 15

Melting of Ice Caps and Glaciers:

Question 16

effects of global warming

Answer 16

-rising sea levels
-extreme weather events
-biodiversity loss
-health risk
-melting of ice caps and glaciers

Question 17

impacts of global warming in human life

Answer 17

-heat related illnesses and mortality
-spread of infectious diseases
-food and water scarcity
-economic impact
-displacement and migration
-energy demand and energy supply

Question 18

The treaty, which mandated that nations cease producing chemicals like
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that harm the ozone layer, was finally ratified by every
nation on the planet.

Answer 18

Montreal Protocol, 1987

Question 19

The parties also decided to cut back on the production of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs),
which are potent greenhouse gases that fuel climate change.

Answer 19

Kigali Amendment (2016)

Question 20

The historic agreement, which was ratified by 197 nations, including the US, was the
first international agreement to specifically address climate change.

Answer 20

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), 1992

Question 21

It was the first legally binding climate accord, having been adopted in 1997 and
coming into effect in 2005.

Answer 21

Kyoto Protocol, 2005

Question 22

The ___________________, the most important global climate pact to date, mandates that all
nations make pledges to reduce their emissions.

Answer 22

Paris agreement

Question 23

One of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious goals is the Philippines’ pledge to cut
emissions by __% by 2030.

Answer 23

75

Question 24

The government’s only policy-making organization tasked with organizing,
overseeing, and assessing the Philippines’ climate change-related initiatives and action plans.

Answer 24

Climate Change Commission (CCC)

Question 25

Encouraging the convergence of ecosystem management and restoration, disaster risk
reduction, and climate change adaptation as a successful strategy to increase community
resilience, and implementing this strategy throughout all of our activities.

Answer 25

CARE Philippines

Question 26

The Act recognizes the necessity for suitable adaptation and the Philippines’
susceptibility to climate change.

Answer 26

Republic Act 9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009)

Question 27

The People’s Survival Fund is a long-term funding source created by ____________

Answer 27

RA 10174,