Impacts on Fragile Environments (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4GE1

25 mins5 questions
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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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Study Figure 11b, which shows some pieces of evidence that the climate is currently changing.

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Explain two pieces of evidence that show that the climate is currently changing.

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Explain two negative effects of deforestation on people in fragile environments.

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Explain two negative effects climate change is having on people. 

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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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