Which is an example of climate mitigation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Increasing the use of renewable energy
The governing concept is climate mitigation, which means reducing the causes of climate change, especially greenhouse-gas emissions or the removal of carbon sinks. Increasing solar, wind or other renewable-energy use can reduce dependence on coal, oil and gas and therefore lower emissions from energy production. Raised houses, drought-resistant crops and cyclone shelters do not primarily reduce emissions; they reduce exposure or damage from floods, droughts and storms, so they are adaptation measures. The wording “mitigation” is therefore decisive: option A addresses the source of the problem, whereas options B, C and D address its impacts.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Increasing the use of renewable energy
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is climate mitigation, which means reducing the causes of climate change, especially greenhouse-gas emissions or the removal of carbon sinks. Increasing solar, wind or other renewable-energy use can reduce dependence on coal, oil and gas and therefore lower emissions from energy production. Raised houses, drought-resistant crops and cyclone shelters do not primarily reduce emissions; they reduce exposure or damage from floods, droughts and storms, so they are adaptation measures. The wording “mitigation” is therefore decisive: option A addresses the source of the problem, whereas options B, C and D address its impacts.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Geography question. Chapter: World Climate and Climate Change. Topic: Greenhouse effect and global warming.
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