GATE Exam Preparation Set 13

Climate Change – MCQ Practice Test (30 Questions)

1. Climate change primarily refers to:

Short-term weather variations Long-term changes in climate patterns Daily temperature fluctuation Seasonal rainfall variation

2. The most significant greenhouse gas responsible for global warming is:

Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon dioxide Hydrogen

3. The greenhouse effect is essential because it:

Keeps the Earth warm enough for life Prevents rainfall Stops solar radiation Eliminates clouds

4. Which human activity contributes most to greenhouse gas emissions?

Agriculture Mining Construction Burning of fossil fuels

5. Global warming leads to:

Decrease in sea level Rise in average global temperature Reduction in solar radiation Increase in ozone layer thickness

6. Which sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally?

Residential buildings Agriculture Energy sector Waste management

7. Climate change can cause which of the following?

Increase in extreme weather events Stable rainfall patterns Uniform temperature globally Reduced sea surface temperature

8. Melting of glaciers directly contributes to:

Earthquakes Volcanic eruptions Soil erosion only Sea-level rise

9. Which gas has the highest global warming potential?

Carbon dioxide Methane Oxygen Nitrogen

10. Ocean acidification is caused by increased absorption of:

Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon dioxide Sulphur dioxide

30. The most effective long-term solution to climate change is:

Increasing fossil fuel use Transition to renewable energy Expanding urban areas Increasing deforestation