Environmental Problems (Hazards) - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary cause of drought?
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Overpopulation
Climate change
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Urbanization
Volcanic eruptions
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What does desert encroachment refer to?
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Growth of forests in arid regions
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Expansion of deserts into habitable areas
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Decrease in sand dunes
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Increased rainfall in arid regions
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Which of the following is a major source of air pollution?
Reforestation
Solar energy
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Vehicle emissions
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Wind turbines
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Deforestation primarily occurs due to:
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Planting more trees
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Increased urban development
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Forest preservation efforts
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Large-scale tree removal
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What is the impact of soil erosion on agriculture?
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Increased crop yields
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Improved soil fertility
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Reduced agricultural productivity
Enhanced water retenti
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What is one solution to combat desert encroachment?
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Reduce rainfall in affected areas
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Implement sustainable land management
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Encourage more sand dunes
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Plant more crops in arid regions
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The main cause of water pollution is:
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Efficient wastewater treatment
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Sustainable fishing practices
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Industrial discharges
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Reduced human population
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How can pollution be reduced in urban areas?
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Increase industrial activities
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Promote the use of electric vehicles
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Cut down more trees
Use more plastic materials
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What is the primary effect of deforestation on climate?
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Cooling of the atmosphere
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Increased rainfall
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Disruption of carbon cycles
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Enhanced biodiversity
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What is the primary goal of reforestation?
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To clear forests for development
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To reduce the number of trees
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To plant new trees in deforested areas
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To encourage deforestation
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