General Science I
100 points
Which technological development has the potential to address the water crisis?
a) Desalination technologies
b) Increased plastic waste
c) Mining for water sources
d) Reduced agricultural production
a) Desalination technologies
100 points
How can artificial intelligence (AI) contribute to a better world?
a) By increasing pollution
b) By enhancing healthcare and medical research
c) By limiting access to information
d) By supporting fossil fuel industries
b) By enhancing healthcare and medical research
100 points
Which of the following innovations helps reduce global hunger?
a) Genetically modified crops for higher yields
b) Increasing fossil fuel use for transportation
c) Restricting international trade
d) Reducing investment in agriculture
a) Genetically modified crops for higher yields
300 points
What does the term "net-zero emissions" mean?
a) A country uses only renewable energy.
b) Total emissions are balanced by carbon removal or offsets.
c) No energy is consumed in production processes.
d) All fossil fuel use is stopped.
b) Total emissions are balanced by carbon removal or offsets.
100 points
What does "photovoltaic" refer to in renewable energy?
a) Producing electricity from heat
b) Generating power from wind
c) Converting sunlight into electricity
d) Creating energy from water
c) Converting sunlight into electricity
100 points
What is the main environmental benefit of using renewable energy?
a) Reduced air and water pollution
b) Increased fossil fuel consumption
c) Creation of nuclear waste
d) Decreased biodiversity
a) Reduced air and water pollution