Climate change and sustainable development
19 questions · Intermediate
Based on UHR’s study material about Sweden (Sverige i fokus). The material may contain value judgments and is not necessarily entirely neutral.
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How to answer
Choose the right answer about climate change and sustainability.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is different about the Earth's warming today compared with the past? | It is happening faster |
| What is the main cause of the Earth's current warming? | Human greenhouse gas emissions |
| Which UN body compiles the research on the climate? | The UN climate panel |
| Which activities do greenhouse gas emissions mainly come from? | Transport, industry and farming |
| What does melting ice at the poles contribute to? | Rising sea levels |
| What becomes more common around the world as the Earth gets warmer? | Extreme weather |
| What can heavy rain in Sweden lead to? | Flooding |
| What can more frequent and intense summer heat waves lead to in Sweden? | Drought and forest fires |
| Which Swedish law contains climate policy goals? | The Climate Act |
| By what year should Sweden's greenhouse gas emissions be as close to zero as possible? | 2045 |
| What does the goal of near-zero emissions mean? | Emit no more than nature can absorb |
| What is sustainable development about? | Letting future generations live well too |
| Which three areas does sustainable development cover? | Environment, society and economy |
| Who can contribute to sustainable development? | States, companies and individuals |
| Who can make decisions and rules to cut emissions? | Governments and international organizations |
| Which way of getting around cuts emissions in daily life? | Bus and train |
| What can you save at home to cut emissions? | Electricity and heating |
| What can you do with your trash to protect the environment? | Sort and recycle it |
| What can you usually drop off for recycling near where you live? | Metal, glass, plastic and newspapers |
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