Lesson 3.1.4.5
3.1.4.5 Human impacts on cold environments Quiz: AQA Geography, Unit 1
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The 20 questions
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Which term describes an ecosystem's high sensitivity to damage and slow rate of recovery?
- Thermal equilibrium
- Environmental fragility
- Ecological resilience
- Environmental capacity
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Which human activity damages tundra vegetation and underlying permafrost through surface compaction?
- Commercial fishing
- Wind farming
- Off-road driving
- Hydroelectric power
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What process in warming permafrost regions destabilises buildings and releases greenhouse gases?
- Solifluction halt
- Frost heave
- Glacier advance
- Permafrost thawing
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Which two major industries drive human impact and infrastructure development in Svalbard?
- Manufacturing and fishing
- Mining and tourism
- Whaling and farming
- Agriculture and forestry
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What primary geographic factor makes managing cold environments logistically challenging and expensive?
- Remoteness
- Overpopulation
- Urban sprawl
- High biodiversity
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Which management strategy helps protect fragile cold environments by restricting access to sensitive areas?
- Zoning regulations
- Land drainage
- Open access
- Deforestation
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What method do geographers use to evaluate alternative future outcomes for cold environments?
- Cost benefit analysis
- Carbon dating
- Soil sampling
- Scenario modelling
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What climatic factor causes tundra vegetation and soil to recover extremely slowly after damage?
- Rapid weathering
- Excessive daylight
- Short growing season
- High precipitation
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Which physical impact of foot traffic along Arctic hiking trails causes long-lasting damage?
- Litter accumulation
- Noise pollution
- Soil erosion
- Air pollution
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What major environmental change occurs in polar regions as global atmospheric temperatures rise?
- Permafrost expansion
- Glacier growth
- Isostatic rebound
- Sea ice shrinkage
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What is the main aim when managing cold environments in the future?
- Maximum industrial output
- Unregulated resource extraction
- Total human exclusion
- Sustainable management
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Why do footpath scars in tundra environments take decades to recover?
- Rapid soil erosion
- Frequent forest fires
- High rainfall rates
- Slow plant growth
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How do distant industrial pollutants mainly reach fragile Arctic ecosystems?
- Volcanic ash plumes
- Oceanic trench dumping
- Direct river discharge
- Atmospheric transport
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What major infrastructure hazard is caused by climate warming in periglacial areas?
- Glacial advance
- Volcanic eruption
- Permafrost thawing
- River damming
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What is a major negative environmental impact of tourist visits to polar regions?
- Vegetation trampling
- Overgrazing by livestock
- Deforestation
- Widespread urban sprawl
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Which activity causes cold environments to release large amounts of stored organic carbon?
- Frost wedging
- Glacier ablation
- Snowfall accumulation
- Permafrost disturbance
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Why does oil and gas infrastructure cause severe long-term damage in Arctic ecosystems?
- Slow ecosystem recovery
- Frequent earthquake activity
- High population density
- Rapid plant growth
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How can planners protect fragile tundra landscapes from excessive tourist trampling?
- Introducing alien plants
- Paving whole landscapes
- Designated footpath routes
- Banning all research
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Why are ecosystems in cold environments described as fragile?
- Rapid soil formation
- Slow recovery rates
- Warm microclimates
- High biodiversity levels
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Which approach allows geographers to track changes in cold environments over time?
- Single baseline surveys
- Repeat field surveys
- Cross-sectional sampling
- Random spot checks
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