Paper 1 summary

What is the main effect of sunspots on Earth's climate?

• Cooling the Earth.

• Warming the Earth.

• No effect on climate.

• Increasing rainfall.

What is the main effect of the Earth's axial tilt?

• It causes the Earth to cool.

• It makes the difference in seasons more pronounced.

• It has no effect on climate.

• It causes the Earth to warm.

What was the storm surge height during Hurricane Katrina in 2005?

• 4m

• 5m

• 6m

• 7m

What percentage of New Orleans was evacuated during Hurricane Katrina?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

What was a significant response by the government after Typhoon Haiyan?

• Building new roads

• Improving warning systems

• Providing free housing

• Offering free education

Which type of crust is made of granite?

• Oceanic crust

• Continental crust

• Lower mantle

• Outer core

What is the primary composition of the Earth's outer core?

• Basalt

• Peridotite

• Iron and Nickel

• Granite

What was a secondary effect of the Haiti earthquake?

• A cholera outbreak

• A tsunami

• A volcanic eruption

• A hurricane

What does the term "neo-colonialism" refer to?

• Direct military control over a country

• Acquisition of farmland and resources by developed countries

• Establishment of new colonies

• Cultural exchange between countries

Which of the following is NOT a factor used in the Human Development Index (HDI)?

• Life expectancy

• Literacy rate

• Corruption level

• GDP per capita