1
1 mark
Identify one environmental impact of deforestation.
increased exports of timber
loss of species diversity
local communities forced to move
extra space for cattle ranching
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Impacts on Fragile Environments (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 4GE1
2 hours21 questions
2
1 mark
Identify one impact of desertification.
heavy rainfall
population increase
soil erosion
tree logging
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3
1 mark
Identify an impact of desertification.
increased exports
increased of species diversity
reduced crop yields
reduced energy production
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4a
1 mark
Study Figure 7a.
Identify the labelled country most at risk from sea level rise.
4b
2 marks
Compare the level of risk for Asia and North America
4c
2 marks
Suggest one reason for the pattern shown
4d
2 marks
Explain why the data shown is useful for understanding the potential impacts of climate change.
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5
1 mark
State one social impact of desertification.
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6
2 marks
Explain one environmental impact of deforestation.
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7
2 marks
Describe one way that climate change is affecting fragile environments.
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1
4 marks
Study Figure 11b, which shows some pieces of evidence that the climate is currently changing.
Explain two pieces of evidence that show that the climate is currently changing.
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2
4 marks
Explain two negative effects of deforestation on people in fragile environments.
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3
4 marks
Explain two negative effects climate change is having on people.
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4
4 marks
Explain two potential impacts of climate change.
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5
6 marks
Study Figure 7c. Assess the potential impacts of deforestation. You must refer to the resource in your answer.
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6
6 marks
Study Figure 7c. Assess the potential impacts of climate change. You must refer to the resource in your answer.
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7
4 marks
Explain two impacts of deforestation.
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8
6 marks
Study Figure 7c.
Assess the potential impacts of deforestation.
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9
6 marks
Study Figure 7c. Assess the potential impacts of desertification.
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1
12 marks
Discuss the view:
“Those people contributing the most to climate change will experience the greatest impact”. |
Use Figures 7a, 7b and 7c below and your own knowledge and understanding to support your answer.
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2
12 marks
Discuss the view:
“Deforestation is the greatest threat to fragile environments.”
Use Figures 7b and 7c, and your own knowledge and understanding to support your answer. You must refer to the resources in your answer.
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3
12 marks
Discuss the view:
“Climate change is the greatest threat to fragile environments.”
Use Figures 7b and 7c, and your own knowledge and understanding to support your answer. You must refer to the resources in your answer.
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4
12 marks
Discuss the view
‘The most significant impact of climate change will be the increased frequency of extreme weather events.’
Use Figures 7a and 7b, your own knowledge and understanding to support your answer.
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5
12 marks
Discuss the view
‘The environmental impacts of climate change will be greater in the future than the economic impacts.’
Use Figures 7b and 7c, and your own knowledge and understanding to support your answer.
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