IA1 Questions

Which sphere of the Earth is primarily composed of water and includes oceans, rivers, and lakes?

• Litho

• Atmo

• Hydro

• Bio

Which sphere of the Earth includes the various layers of gases that surround the planet?

• Litho

• Atmo

• Hydro

• Bio

Which sphere of the Earth is made up of all the living organisms?

• Litho

• Atmo

• Hydro

• Bio

Which sphere of the Earth consists of the solid crust and the uppermost mantle?

• Litho

• Atmo

• Hydro

• Bio

What skills are students expected to apply to communicate their understanding of land cover change and climate change according to the unit objectives?

• Cartographic, graphic, written, and mathematical skills

• Programming, coding, and software development skills

• Artistic, creative, and design skills

• Legal, administrative, and compliance skills

Which tools are permitted during the examination according to the conditions listed?

• Non-programmable calculators

• Rulers with markings

• Programmable calculators

• Rulers without any markings

What is land cover and how is it distributed?

• The physical and biological material found on the surface of the land, distributed evenly across the globe

• The physical and biological material found on the surface of the land, distributed based on climate zones

• The artificial structures built by humans, distributed mainly in urban areas

• The water bodies that cover the Earth, distributed based on human activities

What processes connect the Earth’s physical systems and affect land cover?

• Biological processes such as photosynthesis and respiration

• Geological processes like erosion and sedimentation

• Human processes including urbanization and deforestation

• All of the above

What are the different types of land cover?

• Vegetation biomes, biogeographic areas, anthropogenic biomes

• Urban, rural, and wilderness areas

• Forests, deserts, and oceans

• Residential, commercial, and industrial zones

How do population growth, an increase in affluence, and technology impact land cover?

• They have no significant impact on land cover

• They lead to a decrease in land cover diversity

• They contribute to changes in land cover through increased demand for resources and space

• They improve the quality of land cover by promoting conservation efforts