Question detail
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a carbon trading scheme introduced by a government?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. To ban the use of fossil fuels entirely
- B. To allow companies to buy and sell emission allowances
- C. To tax all individuals equally regardless of emissions
- D. To provide subsidies for fossil fuel extraction
Answer
The correct option is To allow companies to buy and sell emission allowances. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe how government actions such as taxation, regulation or emissions targets may reduce carbon footprints in the subtopic The carbon footprint and its reduction.
Explanation
The correct option is To allow companies to buy and sell emission allowances. To allow companies to buy and sell emission allowances is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe how government actions such as taxation, regulation or emissions targets may reduce carbon footprints. This belongs to the subtopic The carbon footprint and its reduction within Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from The carbon footprint and its reduction.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Taxation Impact
Students often think that taxation alone will completely eliminate carbon footprints without considering other factors.
Emphasize that taxation is one of several government actions, and it works best in conjunction with regulations and emissions targets to effectively reduce carbon footprints.
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