Water, Carbon & Life on Earth (AQA A Level Geography)

Outline the relationship between the water cycle and the carbon cycle in the atmosphere.

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Figure 1 shows the impact of different rates of deforestation and afforestation upon land surface temperature (LST) at different latitudes. The data was collected between 2000 and 2011.

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The impact of different rates of deforestation and afforestation upon land surface temperature (LST) at different latitudes. The data was collected between 2000 and 2011.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 1.

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To what extent does an understanding of feedback systems in the carbon cycle help with attempts to mitigate the impacts of climate change?

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Figure 1 shows change in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, grouped by relative wealth of country, between 1970 and 2010.

Figure 1

Analyse the data shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 2 shows the contribution of the top ten greenhouse gas emitters and information regarding the ratification of the Paris Accord climate change agreement as of May 2017.

Figure 2

Using Figure 2 and your own knowledge, assess the challenges associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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