Climate Change: Cause & Effect (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Geography B): Exam Questions

Exam code: C112

51 mins11 questions
1
4 marks

Figure 7 shows the change in average temperature in Bahrain from 1901 to 2021.

Line graph showing temperature changes from 1901 to 2021, peaking near 29°C in 2021. Data shows overall rising trend with fluctuations.
Figure 7 – Bahrain’s average temperature 1901 to 2021

Some people deny that Bahrain’s change in temperature is the result of human activity.

Explain why attitudes to climate change vary.

2
6 marks

Climate change is affecting Jakarta by making the problems of coastal flooding, sinking ground, and mangrove forest loss, worse.

Suggest how climate change could make Jakarta’s problems worse.

3a
2 marks

Global warming is causing climate change in many places in Italy, including Grottole.

Name two causes of global warming.

3b
4 marks

Give four effects of climate change.

3c
4 marks

Explain the consequences of climate change for one of these groups of people.

  • Farmers

  • Wildlife Conservationists

  • Water companies

  • Tourist hotel owners

Chosen group...........................................................

4
4 marks

Study Figure 2.1.

Line graph showing the trend of rising global temperatures from 1880 to 2016, with notable increases after 1980, peaking around 2016.
Figure 2.1 – Average global temperature change 1880–2018.

Describe the pattern of temperature change shown on Figure 2.1. Use figures in your answer.

5
2 marks

Describe one human cause of global warming

6a
4 marks

Give two reasons why it is difficult to get agreement on ways to reduce the impact of climate change.

6b
4 marks

Give four ways individuals in the UK can reduce the risk of climate change.

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2 marks

The UK Government can also reduce the risk of climate change.

Tick (√) two correct statements from the list below.

  • Encourage the use of fossil fuels

  • Increase the cost of public transport

  • Increase the tax on air travel

  • Build more roads

  • Invest in renewable sources of energy

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4 marks

Fact Box

The car industry has to change!

  • The expansion of the motor vehicle industry is one of the main reasons why Malaysia has developed at a rapid rate.

  • There is evidence that car exhaust fumes are a major cause of global warming.

  • Scientists are calling for the motor vehicle industry to change.

Use your own knowledge to complete the paragraph below about global warming.

Only use words selected from the box.

Tertiary accelerated ozone ice age

interglacial slowed Quaternary glacial

intermittent greenhouse stagnated

Scientists believe that global warming is, in part, a naturally occurring event. There is evidence to show that there was warming throughout the most recent geological period of time, which is known as the .................................................................. period. As warming occurs, ice sheets melt, an event known as an .......................................... ........period. Recent scientific data shows that there has been a huge increase in carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere partly caused by car exhaust fumes. These gases are known as ................................................. gases. This has ................................................. the rate of global warming.

9
4 marks

There are serious consequences of climate change. Circle one topic from the four listed below:

Farming and food supplies Wildlife and habitats

Tourism and tourist destinations Water and water supplies

Explain why climate change is causing problems for your chosen topic.

10
4 marks

More cars are being powered by electric batteries. Countries will need to increase the amount of electricity they generate in order to charge the batteries.

Figure 4 shows sources of current and future electricity production in Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.

Pie charts compare 2018 electricity sources in Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria, with plans to increase renewable energy by 2025. Key: fossil, renewable, other.
Figure 4 – How electricity is generated (produced).

Suggest why environmentalists are concerned about the sources used to produce electricity

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3 marks

Strategy 2 – Building desalination plants.

Infographic explaining desalination, with a coastal plant image, diagram showing seawater intake and output, and lists of positives and negatives of desalination.
Strategy 2: Build Desalination Plants (Factories that remove salt from sea water)

Study the information in above figure.

Desalination plants remove salt from the water. They burn large amounts of fossil fuels.

Explain why environmentalists are against the use of fossil fuels.