About this Study Set
This study set covers Environment through
12 practice questions.
Explore Canada's latest environmental news, from escalating wildfire impacts and stalled emissions reduction progress to new initiatives addressing plastic pollution and critical changes in Arctic ecosystems. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 12 questions from the
Canada's Environmental Crossroads: Wildfires, Emissions Stalls, and Plastic Pollution Action study set below.
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1
According to the Canadian Climate Institute's early estimate, what is the projected status of Canada's emissions progress for 2024, and its impact on the 2030 climate target?
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A
Emissions have significantly decreased, putting the 2030 target within reach.
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B
Progress has stalled, and the 2030 emissions reduction target is now considered out of reach.
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C
Emissions have stabilized, with modest progress towards the 2030 target.
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D
Emissions have increased, making the 2030 target unachievable.
2
Which Canadian sector's emissions saw a notable increase in 2024, contributing to the overall flatlining of emissions progress?
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A
Transportation
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B
Buildings
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C
Oil and gas
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D
Heavy industry
3
In 2024, Canada proved to be the worst year this century in terms of area burned by wildfires, second only to which other unprecedented wildfire season?
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A
2020
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B
2021
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C
2022
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D
2023
4
Which region of Canada was particularly hard hit by wildfires in 2024, experiencing extreme heat and prolonged drought conditions?
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A
Atlantic Canada
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B
The Prairies
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C
Western Canada
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D
Northern Canada
5
Canada has been actively involved in the development of a new, legally binding global deal on plastic pollution. Which session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) was Canada set to participate in at the end of 2024?
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A
The second session
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B
The third session
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C
The fourth session
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D
The fifth session
6
What key environmental regulatory action did Canada formally designate as 'toxic' under CEPA in 2025, leading to phased-in use prohibitions?
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A
Microplastics
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B
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
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C
Coal-based sealants
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D
Methane
7
According to a six-decade analysis of fire records, Canada's wildfire seasons are growing longer, larger, and more destructive, not necessarily due to more frequent fires, but because of:
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A
An increase in lightning strikes.
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B
More human-caused ignitions.
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C
A smaller number of increasingly large wildfires.
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D
Changes in wind patterns.
8
In the 2024 Arctic Report Card, a significant change noted in the Arctic tundra is its transition from a carbon sink to what?
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A
A carbon neutral zone
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B
A carbon exporter
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C
A carbon dioxide-only emitter
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D
A carbon reserve
9
As of January 2024, how many water systems across First Nations reserves in Canada were under drinking water advisories, with some in place for nearly 30 years?
10
Canada's climate action rating has been downgraded to 'Highly Insufficient' by the Climate Action Tracker, primarily due to weakened policy ambition, slow implementation, and which other critical factor?
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A
An increase in renewable energy adoption.
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B
A widening gap between current emissions and the 2030 target.
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C
Successful implementation of the Clean Electricity Regulations.
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D
A decrease in fossil fuel industry emissions.
11
Which sector has historically been the largest GHG emitter in Canada, accounting for 30% of total emissions in 2024?
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A
Electricity
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B
Transportation
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C
Agriculture
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D
Oil and gas
12
Wildlife Preservation Canada reported significant milestones in 2024 for endangered species conservation, including record-breaking populations for which of the following species?
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A
Boreal Caribou and Whooping Crane
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B
Piping Plover and Atlantic Puffin
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C
Yellow-banded bumble bee queen and Loggerhead shrike fledglings
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D
Island Marble Butterfly and Vancouver Island Marmot
