Changing Impact of Human Activity (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How did indigenous Inuit & Sami peoples interact with cold environments before European contact?
How did indigenous Inuit & Sami peoples interact with cold environments before European contact?
Moved seasonally, lived sustainably
Which economic activity is characteristic of Iceland's cold environment?
Which economic activity is characteristic of Iceland's cold environment?
Fishing & geothermal energy production
When did European exploitation of tundra resources begin?
When did European exploitation of tundra resources begin?
17th century onwards
What is thermokarst?
What is thermokarst?
Irregular, hummocky ground with hollows
What initial action causes thermokarst to form in tundra environments?
What initial action causes thermokarst to form in tundra environments?
Vegetation removal from ground surface
Which infrastructure problems result from thermokarst ground subsidence?
Which infrastructure problems result from thermokarst ground subsidence?
Tilted buildings & damaged roads
What impact does tourism have on cold environment vegetation?
What impact does tourism have on cold environment vegetation?
Removes vegetation & leaves litter
Why are wilderness areas scientifically important for maintaining gene pools?
Why are wilderness areas scientifically important for maintaining gene pools?
Preserve genetic variety of organisms
When was the Wilderness Act passed in the USA?
When was the Wilderness Act passed in the USA?
1964
How is Antarctica currently designated under international agreement?
How is Antarctica currently designated under international agreement?
Reserve devoted to peace & science