Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Geography

Mitigation & adaptation, international agreements, controversies: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Mitigation & adaptation, international agreements, controversies.

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Question 1

1 mark

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a technological strategy gaining traction in mitigation efforts. What is the primary environmental objective of deploying CCS technology?

Question 2

1 mark

How does the structure of emissions reduction commitments in the Paris Agreement (Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs) fundamentally differ from the legally binding targets set for Annex I countries under the Kyoto Protocol?

Question 3

1 mark

The concept of 'Loss and Damage' (L&D) has emerged as a contentious issue in international climate change negotiations. Which of the following best describes the primary source of controversy surrounding L&D in global climate agreements?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is primarily classified as a climate change mitigation strategy?

Question 5

1 mark

Implementing changes to national building codes to require new hospitals and schools to withstand projected higher temperatures, stronger winds, and increased rainfall intensity is an example of what type of climate change strategy?

Question 6

3 marks

Despite widespread scientific consensus on climate change, international efforts to implement effective mitigation strategies often face significant challenges rooted in varying national interests. State one major reason why different countries may have conflicting interests when negotiating global climate change mitigation agreements.

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Question 7

5 marks

Explain why the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" often leads to controversies in international climate change agreements, hindering global mitigation efforts.

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Question 8

5 marks

The implementation of climate change adaptation strategies in Less Developed Countries (LDCs) frequently encounters substantial hurdles, leading to significant controversies in international climate negotiations. Explain one major socio-economic reason why effective adaptation measures are contentious or difficult to implement in LDCs, despite international agreements advocating for them.

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Question 9

4 marks

International agreements and national policies play a critical role in addressing climate change through both mitigation and adaptation.

(a) Define the primary objective of climate change mitigation compared to climate change adaptation. (1 mark)

(b) Give one example of a hard engineering adaptation strategy used to protect coastal urban areas from sea-level rise and storm surges. (1 mark)

(c) Explain one major economic or political controversy associated with international mitigation agreements, particularly concerning developing versus developed nations. (2 marks)

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