Unit 6: Atmospheric Systems and Societies

Topic 6.3: Climate Change — Mitigation and Adaptation Questions

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Table 1 shows estimated emission reductions from four strategies in one city. Using the data, identify the strategy with the largest reduction and justify your answer with data.
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A community reduces meat consumption and energy use to lower emissions. Identify the EVS most closely associated with this approach.
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A city builds more cycling lanes and improves public transport. Outline two ways this can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Define the term climate change adaptation.
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A coastal town builds a sea wall to protect homes from storm surges. Identify the type of adaptation shown.
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A farmer changes planting dates after several years of warmer springs. Identify whether this is reactive or anticipatory adaptation.
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A company switches to LED lighting and improves building insulation. Explain why energy efficiency is considered a mitigation strategy.
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A government prioritises carbon capture, nuclear power, and geoengineering. Identify the dominant EVS.
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Define the term environmental value system (EVS).
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A government aims to reduce the cause of climate change by cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Define the term mitigation.
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A country replaces coal power stations with wind and solar. Identify the main greenhouse gas emission that is reduced.
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A city installs green roofs and increases urban tree cover. Outline two benefits for adapting to hotter summers.
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A government introduces a carbon tax on fossil fuels. Explain how this policy can reduce emissions from businesses and consumers.
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A factory installs carbon capture and storage (CCS). Outline one advantage and one limitation of CCS as a mitigation strategy.
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A region plans large-scale tree planting. Explain one condition needed for afforestation to be an effective long-term carbon sink.
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A country subsidises electric vehicles but electricity is still mostly coal-powered. Explain why this might reduce emissions less than expected.
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A low-lying delta region restores mangrove forests along the coast. Suggest one way this helps communities adapt to climate change.
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A drought-prone country builds reservoirs and promotes rainwater harvesting. Explain how these strategies improve climate resilience.
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Suggest one reason why desalination may be a controversial adaptation strategy.
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Explain what is meant by maladaptation, using a coastal example.
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