Geography

Question 1

1The international agreement adopted in 2015 to limit global warming is the

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A. Bond of 1844 B. Paris Agreement C. Kyoto Protocol D. Treaty of Versailles

Question 2

2A dot map shows the distribution of population by

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A. colours for different heights B. lines of equal rainfall C. dots that each stand for a fixed number of people D. arrows showing direction

Question 3

3Global warming is likely to cause

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A. more extreme weather events B. more ice C. colder winters everywhere D. no change

Question 4

4Composting organic waste

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A. releases mercury B. increases plastic waste C. turns it into manure D. pollutes rivers

Question 5

5Rising sea levels due to climate change threaten

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A. coastal towns such as Keta B. nothing C. mountain villages D. inland deserts

Question 6

6A sanitary landfill differs from an open dump because it

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A. burns waste openly B. is in rivers C. is in the open air D. is lined and covered to protect the environment

Question 7

7The 3Rs of waste management are

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A. rot, rust and rain B. remove, refuse and relax C. rinse, repeat and return D. reduce, reuse and recycle

Question 8

8Carbon sequestration means

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A. cutting trees B. capturing and storing carbon dioxide C. releasing CO₂ D. burning fuel

Question 9

9The main human cause of recent climate change is

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A. the earth's rotation B. burning fossil fuels and deforestation C. ocean tides D. volcanic eruptions only