IB ESS 6.3 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Topic Practice

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Question 1

[Maximum number: 4]

Figure 1 shows the process of carbon capture and storage (CCS) that can be used to manage climate change. Carbon dioxide ( CO2\mathrm{CO}_{2} ) is pumped into three different underground locations, where it is stored.

Flow 1 pumps CO2\mathrm{CO}_{2} into an underground saline reservoir.
Flow 2 pumps CO2\mathrm{CO}_{2} into an oil reservoir; CO2\mathrm{CO}_{2} replaces oil; oil is produced.
Flow 3 pumps CO2\mathrm{CO}_{2} into a coal seam; CO2\mathrm{CO}_{2} replaces methane (CH4)\left(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\right); methane is produced.

Figure 1: Carbon capture and storage flow chart

Figure 1: Carbon capture and storage flow chart

Question 1(c)

(a)

Outline how the mitigation strategy shown in Figure 1 is different to an adaptation strategy for managing climate change.

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Question 1(d)

(b)

Identify two mitigation strategies to manage climate change, other than carbon capture and storage.

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Question 3

[Maximum number: 6]

There are concerns that increased carbon dioxide ( CO2\mathrm{CO}_{2} ) emissions are leading to changes in the global climate.

Figure 3: CO2 emissions for select countries in 2007 and 2030 (Projected)

Figure 3: CO2 emissions for select countries in 2007 and 2030 (Projected)

Question 3(d)

(a)

Identify one reduction strategy that the United States might use to achieve its projected change in CO2\mathrm{CO}_{2} emissions.

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Question 3(e)

(b)

Identify one adaptation strategy that could be used to reduce the impacts of climate change.

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Question 3(f)

(c)

Explain how the ability to implement mitigation and adaptation strategies may vary from one country to another.

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Question 5(c)

[Maximum number: 9]

To what extent does the development of different societies impact their choice of mitigation and adaptation strategies for climate change?

Question 6(a)

[Maximum number: 4]

Identify four strategies for limiting the impact of burning fossil fuels without reducing their use.

Question 6(b)

[Maximum number: 7]

Compare and contrast the adaptation strategies to climate change for two societies.

Question 7(c)

[Maximum number: 9]

To what extent have international agreements been successful in solving atmospheric air pollution and climate change?

Question 8(c)

[Maximum number: 9]

To what extent does sustainability play a role in making decisions about energy and climate change policies at national and international levels?

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