Questions and Answers
Which joint action is an example of successful international environmental coordination? (Select all that apply)
Which factor is driving increased emissions?
Which factor led to the United States seeking alternative sources of energy?
Which factor led to a massive increase in American automobile usage?
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Why has China's carbon footprint grown so immensely over the past two decades?
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What is a benefit of lowering the amount of short-lived climate pollutants?
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Why does China argue against global climate action?
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What is the main difference between a carbon tax and a cap-and-trade solution?
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Which statement is true regarding market-based solutions?
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Which factor will most likely occur by the 2040s, according to projections?
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Which statement is true regarding the social cost of carbon?
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Which two statements are true regarding black carbon? (Choose 2 answers)
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How can fuel cells mitigate global climate change?
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Which situation is a strong example of an advantageous relative location?
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How might changes in the supply of energy, temperature, or light affect an ecosystem?
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What is the key principle regarding energy losses within the cycle of the ecosystem?
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Why is the service economy so important to low-income countries?
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Which factor does Weber believe determines where a business is located?
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Why have extreme natural boundaries often determined the borders of modern nations?
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Why do maps sometimes cause problems when borders are disputed?
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Which factor can make maritime boundaries difficult to determine?
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How can humans positively alter local ecosystems?
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What is a common criticism of gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure of human development?
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What is a common consequence of a country taking on too much national debt?
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How did ancient Chinese philosophers, such as Dong Zhongshu of the Han Dynasty, view the ideal relationship between humans and nature?
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Which concept forms the basis of sustainable development?
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What is a key difference between a nation and a state?
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What is the goal of global governance?
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What is one example of a common cultural push factor in global migration?
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How do human geographers define people who have been forced from their homes because of their religion, race, nationality, or political opinion?
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What is a key characteristic of recent patterns of migration in Tanzania and many other African nations?
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What is a key factor that makes India the greatest exporter of migrants to the Gulf States, the United States, and the United Kingdom?
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Which statement is true regarding the environmental risk of rising sea levels to both Bangladesh and the Netherlands?
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Which type of migration was the trafficking of slaves from Africa?
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Which group of migrants have been affected by the war in Syria?
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Which scenario is an example of secondary migration?
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Which factor contributed to population displacement in Colombia?
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Which statement describes the pull factor of amenity migration?
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Which statement describes the current global approach to climate change?
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Why is it difficult to prove that climate change has caused human migration?
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Why is it problematic to use climate change as a basis for refugee status?
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The flow of immigrants to the United States from Central America's Dry Corridor has increased since 2010. Many of these people were forcibly sent back due to U.S. immigration policies. Why would someone from a different area of the world view this as persecution?
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Why are the effects of climate change viewed differently by some populations in different countries?
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Why is cross-border migration less likely to occur from fully developed countries than from developing countries?
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Which three statements describe conditions faced by citizens of less developed countries experiencing climate change issues? Choose 2 answers.
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Why do some countries, such as Italy, encourage immigration into the country?
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Which three things should be provided to displaced persons to help them restore their livelihoods?
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Which advantage do second-generation immigrants have over first-generation family members?
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Why is the blanket effect a useful metaphor to explain climate changes on the earth?
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Why can the climate crisis be addressed only through global cooperation?
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How does the heavy atmospheric blanket contribute to climate change?
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What does the failure of policy frameworks teach about how to combat climate change?
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How can the impact of deforestation and its high toll on carbon dioxide levels be reversed?
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What is the benefit of carbon sequestration?
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What is required to slow the climate crisis, in addition to lowering carbon emissions?
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Study Notes
Geography Fundamentals
- An advantageous relative location is exemplified by improved river trade for cities.
- Energy, temperature, or light changes can significantly alter an ecosystem's structure.
- Energy losses in ecosystems are inevitable and part of natural processes.
Economic and Social Dynamics
- The service economy is crucial for low-income countries, employing over half the population.
- Labor costs are key determinants in business location according to Weber.
- Extreme natural boundaries create diverse cultural landscapes in bordering nations.
Mapping and Migration Challenges
- Disputed borders cause problems as maps cannot present territories from all perspectives.
- Overlapping distances complicate the determination of maritime boundaries.
- Resource recovery is a positive way humans can alter local ecosystems.
Human Development Metrics
- GDP is criticized for overlooking non-monetary essential activities in human development assessments.
- National debt can lead to inflation and decreased currency circulation.
Cultural and Political Contexts
- Ancient Chinese philosophers viewed the relationship between humans and nature as one of harmony.
- Sustainable development is based on harmonizing population, society, and the environment.
- A nation is primarily a socio-cultural entity, whereas a state refers to a political entity.
Global Governance and Migration
- The aim of global governance is to facilitate cooperation, addressing collective problems.
- Political instability is a common cultural push factor in global migration.
- Refugees are defined as individuals forced from their homes due to religion, race, nationality, or political opinion.
Migration Patterns and Effects
- Recent migration trends show that individuals often move out of poverty at greater rates than non-migrants.
- Social crises, such as attacks on minorities, largely drive Indian migration to Western countries.
- Bangladesh faces a greater environmental risk from rising sea levels compared to the Netherlands due to less economic support.
Climate Change and Populations
- Involuntary migration includes historical events like the trafficking of slaves from Africa.
- Palestinian migrants are significantly impacted by the war in Syria; secondary migration is exemplified by Syrians moving from Turkey to Sweden.
Climate Crisis Responses
- The climate crisis demands global cooperation due to its atmospheric and widespread nature.
- The heavy atmospheric blanket traps pollutants, exacerbating climate change.
- Effective climate strategies should remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and establish carbon sinks.
International Environmental Coordination
- The Montreal Protocol is recognized as a successful international agreement aimed at protecting the ozone layer.
- Increased emissions are driven by economic development and unsustainable practices.
Energy and Urban Development
- Urban air quality degradation has led the U.S. to seek alternative energy sources.
- The construction of the Interstate Highway System substantially increased American automobile usage.
- China's carbon footprint has surged due to increased fossil fuel consumption for industrial growth.
Health and Global Cooperation
- Reducing short-lived climate pollutants can improve global population health, showcasing the interplay between environmental actions and public health outcomes.### China's Stance on Climate Action
- China opposes global climate action primarily because it needs mass industrial production to sustain its development.
Carbon Tax vs. Cap-and-Trade
- The carbon tax offers predictability in pricing, contrasting with cap-and-trade systems, which are influenced by market conditions.
Market-Based Solutions
- Market-based strategies enhance understanding of individual carbon footprints for consumers and businesses.
Future Climate Projections (2040s)
- Projections indicate that the Arctic will likely be ice-free during summer by the 2040s.
Social Cost of Carbon
- The social cost of carbon quantifies the total global damage linked to one additional ton of carbon emissions at a specific moment.
Black Carbon Impact
- Black carbon contributes to premature deaths from lung cancer and heart disease and is mainly produced through residential and commercial combustion activities.
Role of Fuel Cells in Climate Change Mitigation
- Fuel cells can significantly mitigate global climate change by generating energy both consistently and cleanly.
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