GCE O-Level · Geography (2279)

Climate Change: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Climate Change.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which anthropogenic factor is a primary cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect due to changing land use?

Question 2

1 mark

Climate change is often described as a 'threat multiplier'. Which statement best illustrates this concept in the context of sustainable development?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following describes an indirect impact of climate change on human systems through the degradation of ecosystem services?

Question 4

1 mark

Compare the mechanisms of mitigation and adaptation in climate action. Which of the following is a structural adaptation strategy?

Question 5

1 mark

Scientists use various forms of evidence to reconstruct past climates over geological time. Which of the following provides direct evidence of past episodes of cooling and warming as outlined in the geographical syllabus?

Question 6

5 marks

(a) Explain how the greenhouse effect is a natural process that makes the Earth habitable. (3 points)
(b) Describe the role of anthropogenic activities in causing the enhanced greenhouse effect and list two major greenhouse gases involved. (3 points)

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Question 7

8 marks

(a) Discuss how climate change acts as a "threat multiplier" for human systems, specifically focusing on its impact on food production and disease regulation. (4 points)
(b) Evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies that enhance carbon sinks compared to those that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (4 points)

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