Impact of rapid development (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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Into how many main categories do the impacts of rapid development fall?
Into how many main categories do the impacts of rapid development fall?
Three
What positive environmental opportunity does rapid development create?
What positive environmental opportunity does rapid development create?
Investment in renewable energy sources
What happens to Earth's capacity to absorb CO2 when deforestation occurs?
What happens to Earth's capacity to absorb CO2 when deforestation occurs?
It reduces
What can cause desertification during rapid development?
What can cause desertification during rapid development?
Rapid agricultural expansion
What leads to higher CO2 emissions during rapid development?
What leads to higher CO2 emissions during rapid development?
Increased industrial activity
Which positive social impact helps reduce infant mortality rates?
Which positive social impact helps reduce infant mortality rates?
Better access to healthcare services
Who typically gains more from rapid development opportunities?
Who typically gains more from rapid development opportunities?
Men and younger people
What major challenge occurs when urban population growth outpaces development?
What major challenge occurs when urban population growth outpaces development?
Housing becomes a major challenge
What does a rise in consumerism during rapid development indicate?
What does a rise in consumerism during rapid development indicate?
A strengthening economy
What must governments spend heavily on to support growing populations during rapid development?
What must governments spend heavily on to support growing populations during rapid development?
Installing new infrastructure
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is India responsible for?
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is India responsible for?
7.4%
What two-pronged approach does India use to manage environmental impacts?
What two-pronged approach does India use to manage environmental impacts?
Renewable energy and planting forests