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Question

Which of the following pairs correctly matches a climate agreement with its primary objective?

  1. Kyoto Protocol - Reduce CFC emissions
  2. Montreal Protocol - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  3. Paris Agreement - Limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
  4. Ramsar Convention - Conservation of migratory species

Answer:

Option C: Paris Agreement - Limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Paris Agreement - Limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels”.

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming. The Kyoto Protocol aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Montreal Protocol aimed to reduce ozone-depleting substances like CFCs. The Ramsar Convention is for the conservation of wetlands.