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Climate and Community: Understanding Environmental Change

Section 3 Quiz

1. What is a primary goal of climate change mitigation strategies?

A. To increase the resilience of communities to climate impacts
B. To improve public health services
C. To develop drought-resistant crops
D. To reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases

A is incorrect

A is incorrect because increasing the resilience of communities is a goal of adaptation strategies, not mitigation. Hint: Think about actions that directly impact the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

B is incorrect

B is incorrect because improving public health services is part of adaptation to protect from climate impacts. Hint: The correct answer refers to actions that aim to address the root cause of climate change.

C is incorrect

C is incorrect because developing drought-resistant crops is an adaptation strategy for food security in changing climatic conditions. Hint: Focus on efforts that aim to limit the factors contributing to climate change.

D is correct

Correct!

2. Which of the following is an example of a mitigation strategy in the transportation sector?

A. Reinforcing flood defences
B. Promoting the use of electric vehicles
C. Investing in efficient irrigation methods
D. Enhancing public health services

A is incorrect

A is incorrect because reinforcing flood defences is an adaptation strategy for infrastructure resilience. Hint: Look for an option related to reducing emissions from transportation.

B is correct

Correct!

C is incorrect

C is incorrect because investing in efficient irrigation methods is related to adaptation in agriculture. Hint: The correct answer involves changing the way we travel.

D is incorrect

D is incorrect because enhancing public health services is an adaptation strategy for health and well-being. Hint: Consider transportation options that emit fewer greenhouse gases.

3. What is the role of forests in the context of climate change mitigation?

A. They provide natural water storage
B. They act as vital carbon sinks
C. They help in developing drought-resistant crops
D. They improve early warning systems for climate impacts

A is incorrect

A is incorrect because providing natural water storage is related to adaptation strategies concerning water resources. Hint: Consider the natural process that helps to balance atmospheric carbon dioxide.

B is correct

Correct!

C is incorrect

C is incorrect because forests do not play a direct role in developing drought-resistant crops. Hint: Think about the natural ability of forests to absorb a specific greenhouse gas.

D is incorrect

D is incorrect because improving early warning systems is part of adaptation strategies for health and well-being. Hint: The answer involves the environmental service that forests offer in relation to carbon.

4. Which of the following is a benefit of integrating mitigation and adaptation strategies?

A. They ensure that healthcare facilities are prepared for climate-related illnesses
B. They protect wetlands for natural water storage
C. They allow green spaces to serve both as carbon sinks and flood mitigation areas
D. They involve enhancing public health services for climate impacts

A is incorrect

A is incorrect because the preparation of healthcare facilities is strictly an adaptation strategy. Hint: The correct answer involves a dual-purpose approach.

B is incorrect

B is incorrect because protecting wetlands for natural water storage is an adaptation strategy. Hint: Look for an option that mentions both mitigation and adaptation benefits.

C is correct

Correct!

D is incorrect

D is incorrect because enhancing public health services is an adaptation measure. Hint: The answer involves a strategy that has multiple functions related to both mitigation and adaptation.

5. What is the significance of the UK's Climate Change Act in the context of climate change strategies?

A. It promotes community-based adaptation projects
B. It sets legally binding targets to reduce emissions
C. It involves the development of new materials for construction
D. It encourages behavioural changes to conserve water

A is incorrect

A is incorrect because the Climate Change Act is focused on policy and legislation for mitigation, not specifically on adaptation projects. Hint: Consider the role of national legislation in setting climate objectives.

B is correct

Correct!

C is incorrect

C is incorrect because the development of new construction materials is a technological innovation, not a direct outcome of the Climate Change Act. Hint: Look for an option that reflects the regulatory aspect of climate strategies.

D is incorrect

D is incorrect because encouraging behavioural changes to conserve water is more of an adaptation strategy and public engagement initiative. Hint: The correct answer relates to the government’s commitment to climate targets.

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