DP Geography Questionbank
Atmosphere and change
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Describe the functioning of the atmospheric system in terms of the energy balance between solar and longwave radiation. Explain the changes in this balance due to external forcings (changes in solar radiation, changes in the albedo of the atmosphere and changes in the longwave radiation returned to space). Discuss the causes and environmental consequences of global climate change.
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.1.bp.6:
“The causes of global climatic change are essentially human.” Discuss this statement.
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16N.1.bp.7:
Examine the relationship between environmental change and human migrations.
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17M.1.bp.6:
“Climate change will only increase global disparities in wealth.” Discuss this statement.
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17N.1.bp.03a:
State which external forcing shown on the graph has the greatest impact on temperature in the atmosphere.
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17N.1.bp.03b:
Outline what is meant by “albedo”.
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17N.1.bp.03c:
Briefly describe the difference between stratospheric ozone and tropospheric ozone.
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17N.1.bp.03d:
Explain two environmental consequences of global climatic change (global warming).
Consequence 1:
Consequence 2:
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18M.1.bp.3a:
Describe how the estimated impact of climate change on agricultural production varies with latitude.
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18M.1.bp.3b:
Suggest two reasons why global climate change may lead to an increase in agricultural production in some places.
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18N.1.bp.6:
“Global climate change will reduce economic disparities.” Discuss this statement.
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18N.1.bp.7:
“Our climate and Earth’s biodiversity will benefit if we stop using oil as our main energy source.” Discuss this statement.
