Biological carbon cycles and the water cycle: threatened by human activity (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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By what percentage did global population grow between 1990 and 2015?
By what percentage did global population grow between 1990 and 2015?
36%
Approximately what percentage of Earth's land area is covered by forests?
Approximately what percentage of Earth's land area is covered by forests?
30%
How does deforestation affect surface runoff and lag times in the water cycle?
How does deforestation affect surface runoff and lag times in the water cycle?
More runoff, shorter lag times
Which biome is most effective for absorbing and storing carbon?
Which biome is most effective for absorbing and storing carbon?
Tropical rainforest
Which function do grasslands NOT provide according to the note?
Which function do grasslands NOT provide according to the note?
Increase soil temperature
Which land use has the most destructive impact on carbon and water cycles?
Which land use has the most destructive impact on carbon and water cycles?
Urbanisation
What causes ocean acidification?
What causes ocean acidification?
Increased CO2 uptake by oceans
What is one impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs?
What is one impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs?
Bleaching of coral
How are climate belts responding to climate change according to the note?
How are climate belts responding to climate change according to the note?
Shifting polewards