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Q · Climate ChangeMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements best describes carbon trading?
TopicClimate Change
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Carbon trading lets countries/companies buy/sell allowances to emit CO₂ under a cap.
Final Answer: Option B — Trading rights to emit a certain amount of CO₂