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