Human Occupation and Development (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What defines a fragile environment in cold regions?
What defines a fragile environment in cold regions?
Easily damaged & recovers very slowly
How long can tundra take to recover after interference like tyre tracks?
How long can tundra take to recover after interference like tyre tracks?
Over 50 years
Why are cold environments particularly fragile?
Why are cold environments particularly fragile?
Short summers & long harsh winters
Which activity occurs in Antarctica according to the note?
Which activity occurs in Antarctica according to the note?
Mining and oil extraction
What is a key concern about human impacts on cold environments?
What is a key concern about human impacts on cold environments?
Impacts interact & amplify one another
What physical factor limits human activity in cold regions?
What physical factor limits human activity in cold regions?
Inaccessibility and remoteness
Which energy production method is used in mountain cold environments?
Which energy production method is used in mountain cold environments?
Hydroelectric power
How do lemming population changes affect cold environment food chains?
How do lemming population changes affect cold environment food chains?
Impact predators like arctic foxes
What global-scale impact do individuals contribute to in cold environments?
What global-scale impact do individuals contribute to in cold environments?
Greenhouse gas emissions
What pattern has climate shown in recent decades?
What pattern has climate shown in recent decades?
Accelerated warming of global temps