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Outline four ways that the conversion of primary forests to intensive agricultural land may influence processes in the carbon cycle.
Natural gas is a resource that can be exploited from geological reserves. Discuss how the value of this resource to a society may vary over time.
To what extent are the impacts of global climate change better addressed through radical shifts in human lifestyle and consumption than through large-scale technocentric geoengineering?
Figure 1: Diurnal variation of air pollutants in an urban valley
Identify one secondary pollutant from the pollutants shown in Figure 1.
Describe how a secondary pollutant differs from a primary pollutant.
Suggest why nitrogen monoxide () and hydrocarbons show a sharp increase between 06:00 and 08:30.
Explain the changes in ozone concentration over the course of the day shown in Figure 1.
State one impact of high concentrations of tropospheric ozone on human health.
Describe two physical characteristics of a city's location that could worsen the concentration of these pollutants.
Outline how a transition to electric public transport could help manage the issue of photochemical smog.
Compare the characteristics of point source pollution and non-point source pollution, providing a named example for each.
Using the pollution management model, evaluate strategies to manage the impact of non-biodegradable plastic waste in marine ecosystems.
“The success of pollution management is determined more by cultural and economic factors than by the availability of technological solutions.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Figure 9: Annual mean oxides of nitrogen (NOx) concentrations measured in London air, 2013
With reference to Figure 9, explain why the highest levels of NOx are found in the centre of London.
Evaluate one strategy to reduce NOx emissions from transport.
Identify two potential impacts of improved air quality on London and its population.
Using named examples, outline the difference between natural and anthropogenic atmospheric primary pollutants.
Discuss reasons for high human population density within urban systems.
Evaluate a range of pollution management strategies that can be used to reduce urban air pollution.