Question 251
The term “weather whiplash” refers to what phenomenon that is becoming more common with climate change?
- Consistently stable weather patterns
- A rapid and abrupt shift between opposite weather extremes, like drought to flood
- The sound lightning makes during a storm
- The circular motion of a hurricane
Answer: A rapid and abrupt shift between opposite weather extremes, like drought to flood
Question 252
Building climate-resilient road networks in mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a crucial adaptation measure to prevent:
- An increase in traffic congestion
- Disruptions caused by landslides and flash floods
- A decrease in tourism
- The expansion of urban areas
Answer: Disruptions caused by landslides and flash floods
Question 253
What is the primary purpose of conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before starting a major infrastructure project?
- To calculate the project’s total cost
- To secure funding from international donors
- To evaluate the project’s potential environmental and social consequences
- To hire the construction workforce
Answer: To evaluate the project’s potential environmental and social consequences
Question 254
How does the practice of agroforestry (integrating trees with crops and/or livestock) contribute to climate change mitigation?
- By increasing the use of chemical fertilizers
- By sequestering carbon in both the trees and the soil
- By requiring more water than traditional farming
- By simplifying the farm ecosystem
Answer: By sequestering carbon in both the trees and the soil
Question 255
The Paris Agreement requires each country to outline and communicate their post-2020 climate actions, which are known as:
- Legally Binding Targets (LBTs)
- Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- Climate Action Mandates (CAMs)
- Global Emission Pledges (GEPs)
Answer: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Question 256
Beyond waterborne diseases, what is a major direct impact of rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves on human health in Pakistan?
- Improved cardiovascular health
- A decrease in respiratory illnesses
- An increased incidence of heatstroke, dehydration, and heat exhaustion
- Better mental health outcomes
Answer: An increased incidence of heatstroke, dehydration, and heat exhaustion
Question 257
In finance, the term “stranded assets” refers to fossil fuel reserves that may:
- Increase in value due to scarcity
- Become prematurely unusable or devalued due to climate policy or technological changes
- Be difficult to extract due to their location
- Be reserved for future generations
Answer: Become prematurely unusable or devalued due to climate policy or technological changes
Question 258
Due to its dense population, coastal location, and infrastructure challenges, which Pakistani city is exceptionally vulnerable to the combined impacts of extreme heat and urban flooding?
- Lahore
- Islamabad
- Peshawar
- Karachi
Answer: Karachi
Question 259
The depletion of the ozone layer and climate change are related but distinct issues. The primary role of the ozone layer is to:
- Trap heat in the troposphere
- Absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun
- Regulate ocean currents
- Create weather patterns
Answer: Absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun
Question 260
The concept of a “green recovery” advocates for post-crisis economic stimulus packages that also:
- Prioritize investments in fossil fuel industries
- Dismantle environmental regulations
- Promote environmental sustainability and climate action
- Focus exclusively on short-term job creation
Answer: Promote environmental sustainability and climate action
