Question

Consider the following actions for dealing with global climate change. Identify whether each represents adaptation or mitigation. a) Building up tall levees to stop the rising ocean from flooding a town. Adaptation Mitigation b) Rising the tax on gasoline. Adaptation Mitigation c) Giving a subsidy for people to buy hybrid cars. Adaptation Mitigation d) Giving a subsidy for people to buy air conditioners for their homes. Adaptation Mitigation

Answer 1

Answer:

Adaptation:

c) Giving a subsidy for people to buy hybrid cars.

d) Giving a subsidy for people to buy air conditioners for their homes.

Mitigation:

a) Building up tall levees to stop the rising ocean from flooding a town.

b) Rising the tax on gasoline.

Explanation:

Since the global climate change is ravaging the world, there is need to apply both adaptation method and mitigation method in-order to stop its effect on the world.