Climate Change and Ecosystem Management Quiz

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What is a natural factor that contributes to climate change?

Agricultural practices

Deforestation

Use of electric vehicles

Volcanic activity (correct)

Which of the following is an example of mitigation in managing climate change?

Reducing fossil fuel usage (correct)

Implementing water-saving techniques

Developing flood-resistant buildings

Changing crop varieties

What does adaptation to climate change typically involve?

Enhancing carbon capture technologies

Establishing international agreements

Increasing fossil fuel production

Managing water supply (correct)

Which component of an ecosystem primarily drives energy flow?

Producers Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential effect of climate change on the environment?

Rising sea levels Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is primarily responsible for human-induced climate change?

Use of fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

What does nutrient cycling in an ecosystem refer to?

The recycling of essential nutrients among organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in maintaining the balance of an ecosystem?

Changing one component of the ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is one main feature of sustainable urban living?

Water and energy conservation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measures is NOT typically used to assess economic development?

Average weekly temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to uneven development according to the provided content?

Physical geography Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is commonly used to manage urban transport and reduce congestion?

Promoting carpooling and public transport Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using economic measures like GNI to assess development?

They can overlook quality of life factors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indicator of higher quality of life?

Access to safe water Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is typically associated with higher development?

Stage 4 Signup and view all the answers

What role do urban green spaces play in sustainable urban living?

They provide habitats for wildlife. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge related to food resources in the UK?

Growing demand for high-value food exports Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor contributing to larger carbon footprints in the food supply chain?

Growth in the number of food miles traveled Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of water management is crucial in the context of resource allocation?

Matching supply and demand for water Signup and view all the answers

What trend is observed in the energy mix affecting the UK?

Decreasing importance of fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

What can supply insecurity in food resources potentially lead to?

Increased conflict over resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge associated with energy resources?

Economic issues tied to energy exploitation Signup and view all the answers

Why is local sourcing of food becoming increasingly important?

It addresses concerns over food miles Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary concerns regarding water resources?

Managing water quality and pollution Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a student takes two specifications with the same discount code?

Only one qualification will be recognized for performance tables. Signup and view all the answers

What grade is the highest achievable for the qualification?

9 Signup and view all the answers

What will be recorded if a student fails to reach the minimum standard for grade 1?

They will be recorded as U (unclassified). Signup and view all the answers

How are the specifications designed in terms of diversity and inclusion?

They assess a wide range of competences for all students. Signup and view all the answers

How many times can students resit the qualification?

As many times as they wish within the shelf life. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ofqual qualification accreditation number (QAN) for this qualification?

601/8410/3 Signup and view all the answers

Are there any previous learning requirements for this qualification?

No, there are no previous learning requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What determines which qualification will be counted under the DfE's rules on 'early entry'?

The order in which they were taken. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy involves planting new trees to restore an area after logging?

Replanting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge when developing environments in hot deserts?

Extreme temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause contributing to desertification?

Population growth Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is NOT effective in managing the risk of desertification?

Over-cultivation Signup and view all the answers

How do cold environments primarily showcase their physical characteristics?

With unique flora and fauna adaptations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles is essential in the management of rainforest ecosystems?

International agreements on hardwoods Signup and view all the answers

What can be a significant opportunity created by developing hot desert environments?

Mineral extraction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about managing rainforest sustainably is false?

Selective logging can be harmful. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main glacial processes that contributes to the erosion of the landscape?

Freeze-thaw weathering Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following landforms is primarily a result of glacial erosion?

Corries Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of glacial deposition?

It leads to sediment formation like till and outwash Signup and view all the answers

Which upland area characteristic is directly affected by glaciation?

Rugged terrain with features like arêtes and pyramidal peaks Signup and view all the answers

What is a common economic activity in glaciated upland areas?

Tourism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a conflict in land use within glaciated upland areas?

Quarrying versus conservation Signup and view all the answers

What type of moraine is formed from the deposits left at the end of a glacier?

Terminal moraine Signup and view all the answers

What describes the term 'plucking' in glacial processes?

The fracture and removal of rocks from the glacier base Signup and view all the answers