Climate Change Mitigation (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What unit is radiative forcing measured in?
What unit is radiative forcing measured in?
Watts per square metre (W/m²)
What is the current level of radiative forcing according to the IPCC?
What is the current level of radiative forcing according to the IPCC?
2.8 W/m²
Which greenhouse gas controls Earth's temperature despite contributing only 20% to the greenhouse effect?
Which greenhouse gas controls Earth's temperature despite contributing only 20% to the greenhouse effect?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What percentage of CO₂ emissions can CCS technology capture from fossil fuel use?
What percentage of CO₂ emissions can CCS technology capture from fossil fuel use?
Up to 90%
What is the power capacity of the Boundary Dam CCS facility?
What is the power capacity of the Boundary Dam CCS facility?
110 megawatts
How much did the Boundary Dam CCS unit cost to construct?
How much did the Boundary Dam CCS unit cost to construct?
$800 million
How many tonnes of CO₂ could grasslands potentially sequester globally per year by 2030?
How many tonnes of CO₂ could grasslands potentially sequester globally per year by 2030?
810 million tonnes
Why does reduced tillage in croplands help increase soil organic carbon?
Why does reduced tillage in croplands help increase soil organic carbon?
Prevents break-up of soil aggregates
By how much will Earth's temperature increase due to CO₂ already in the atmosphere?
By how much will Earth's temperature increase due to CO₂ already in the atmosphere?
At least 0.6°C
How many passengers did the global aviation industry carry in 2019?
How many passengers did the global aviation industry carry in 2019?
4.5 billion passengers