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General Knowledge Question on Ecology and Environment

Which one of the following statements best describes the term Social Cost of Carbon?
It is a measure, in monetary value, of the -

A

long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emissions in a given year

B

requirement of fossil fuels for a country to provide goods and services to its citizens, based on the burning of those fuels

C

efforts put in by climate refugee to adapt to live in a new place

D

contribution of an individual person to the carbon footprint on the planet Earth

Answer

long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emissions in a given year

Explanation

Solution

The Correct Option is (A): long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emissions in a given year