About CYCAT
Canadian Youth Climate Action Team
What gas is the biggest contributor to human caused global warming?
Carbon dioxide
What are the three Rs of waste reduction?
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?
17.
What is Canada's national animal?
The beaver.
In what year was CYCAT founded?
2021
What is the long-term increase in Earth's average temperature called?
Global warming.
Which generally has a lower carbon footprint: walking or driving alone?
Walking.
Which SDG focuses on climate action?
SDG 13.
What is the largest ocean bordering Canada?
The Pacific Ocean.
What is CYCAT's main goal?
To empower young people to take action on climate change
What is the name for gases that trap heat in Earth's atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases.
What is composting?
Breaking down organic waste into nutrient-rich material.
What is the name of the annual UN climate conference commonly called COP?
Conference of the Parties.
What are Canada's three territories?
Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Why is youth involvement in climate action important?
Young people bring fresh perspectives, help raise awareness, and will be affected by long-term climate decisions.
What international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, while pursuing 1.5°C?
The Paris Agreement.
What type of energy comes from sunlight?
Solar energy.
Which country releases the most greenhouse gases?
China
What natural ecosystem stores large amounts of carbon?
Peatlands are a good example; permafrost regions also store substantial carbon.
what are the three pillars of CYCAT
Name two major human activities that release greenhouse gases.
Examples include burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and agriculture.
Why is reducing consumption often better than simply recycling?
It reduces resource extraction, manufacturing, and waste in the first place.
What does climate justice emphasize?
The unequal impacts of climate change and the need for fair responses, especially for vulnerable communities.
What is the name of Canada's highest mountain, and in which territory is it located?
Mount Logan, in Yukon.