F.4 IGCSE Geography - Environmental Degradation Revision

What are common sources of air pollution?

• Factories

• Vehicles

• Natural disasters

• All of the above

Which gas is primarily responsible for acid rain?

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen oxides

What is a major consequence of water pollution?

• Decreased biodiversity

• Increased tourism

• Improved water quality

• Health problems

What is the greenhouse effect?

• Cooling of the Earth

• Warming due to trapped heat

• A natural cycle

• Ozone depletion

Which gases contribute to enhanced global warming?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Nitrous oxide

What human activity is a primary contributor to global warming?

• Deforestation

• Recycling

• Sustainable agriculture

• Fossil fuel combustion

What is desertification?

• Expansion of desert areas

• Reforestation

• Urbanization

• Soil degradation

Which factors contribute to desertification?

• Climate change

• Overgrazing

• Urban development

• Deforestation

Which regions are most affected by desertification?

• Tropical rainforests

• Arid and semi-arid areas

• Coastal regions

• Urban areas

What is conservation?

• Protection of natural resources

• Exploitation of wildlife

• Industrial development

• Urban sprawl