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UK Class 10
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Subject:
Geography
Geography
Q1.
Why do tropical rainforests have high levels of biodiversity?
Answer:
Warm temperatures, high rainfall and year-round growing conditions provide abundant energy and resources, supporting many specialised species and complex ecosystems.
Geography
Q2.
How can deforestation affect the carbon cycle?
Answer:
Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and can release stored carbon when vegetation is burned or decomposes.
Geography
Q3.
Why can flooding become more severe in urban areas?
Answer:
Buildings, roads and other impermeable surfaces reduce infiltration and increase surface runoff, which can cause water to reach drainage systems and rivers more quickly.
Geography
Q4.
What is a drainage basin?
Answer:
A drainage basin is the area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.
Geography
Q5.
What is the difference between mitigation and adaptation to climate change?
Answer:
Mitigation aims to reduce the causes of climate change, such as greenhouse gas emissions, while adaptation aims to reduce the harm caused by its effects.
Geography
Q6.
Why can development indicators provide an incomplete picture of a country's development?
Answer:
A single indicator may hide differences within a country. Using several measures together can provide a more complete picture of economic, social and environmental conditions.