Question 1

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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Question 2

A community reduces meat consumption and energy use to lower emissions. Identify the EVS most closely associated with this approach.

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Question 3

A city builds more cycling lanes and improves public transport. Outline two ways this can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Question 4

Define the term climate change adaptation.

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Question 5

A coastal town builds a sea wall to protect homes from storm surges. Identify the type of adaptation shown.

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Question 6

A farmer changes planting dates after several years of warmer springs. Identify whether this is reactive or anticipatory adaptation.

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Question 7

A company switches to LED lighting and improves building insulation. Explain why energy efficiency is considered a mitigation strategy.

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Question 8

A government prioritises carbon capture, nuclear power, and geoengineering. Identify the dominant EVS.

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Question 9

Define the term environmental value system (EVS).

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Question 10

A government aims to reduce the cause of climate change by cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Define the term mitigation.

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Question 11

A country replaces coal power stations with wind and solar. Identify the main greenhouse gas emission that is reduced.

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Question 12

A city installs green roofs and increases urban tree cover. Outline two benefits for adapting to hotter summers.

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Question 13

A government introduces a carbon tax on fossil fuels. Explain how this policy can reduce emissions from businesses and consumers.

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Question 14

A factory installs carbon capture and storage (CCS). Outline one advantage and one limitation of CCS as a mitigation strategy.

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Question 15

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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Question 16

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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Question 17

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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Question 18

A drought-prone country builds reservoirs and promotes rainwater harvesting. Explain how these strategies improve climate resilience.

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Question 19

Suggest one reason why desalination may be a controversial adaptation strategy.

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Question 20

Explain what is meant by maladaptation, using a coastal example.

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Topic 6.3: Climate Change — Mitigation and Adaptation Questions

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