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Environmental Degradation and Resource Management · CSEC Geography

84 past-paper questions on Environmental Degradation and Resource Management, part of Section III: Human Systems, from every CSEC Geography paper on Quelpr.

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  1. 4(c)6 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Discuss TWO possible negative effects the cruise ship industry can have on the natural environment.
  2. 4(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Discuss TWO measures that have been implemented by governments in the Caribbean to ensure the sustainable management of fisheries resources.
  3. Q301 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Water pollution is MOST likely to present a problem at
  4. Q311 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following factors is MOST likely to lead to a high level of water pollution along the coast shown above?
  5. Q321 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following will control water pollution along the coast shown in the map above? I. Treatment of sewage II. Control of river erosion III. Hygienic solid waste disposal IV. Removal of swamp vegetation
  6. Q331 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following practices may help to eliminate problems of pollution created by household waste?
  7. Q601 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which is an example of air pollution?
  8. Q61 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1Which of the following may cause marine pollution? I. Sewage II. Oil spills III. Deforestation IV. Industrial waste
  9. Q311 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1Which of the following sources of energy is LEAST likely to harm the environment?
  10. 3(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain why deforestation and urbanization may lead to flooding.
  11. 3(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain TWO ways in which farming practices can lead to the destruction of coral reefs.
  12. 6(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain how any TWO farming practices (other than vegetation clearance) can lead to soil erosion.
  13. 7(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Give THREE reasons why some Caribbean countries are keen to protect their forest resources.
  14. 9(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Describe TWO ways in which tourism affects the environment.
  15. 9(c)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Define the term 'ecotourism'.
  16. 6(e)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how overgrazing can lead to the development of soil erosion.
  17. 6(f)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how any TWO of the following conservation methods prevent soil erosion: Contour ploughing, Terracing, Use of wind breaks.
  18. 8(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Describe THREE major causes of pollution in the Caribbean.
  19. 9(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Give TWO reasons why the conservation of natural resources is important to Caribbean countries.
  20. 4(c)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Describe any two of the following ecosystem components: producers, primary consumers, or secondary consumers.
  21. 8(d)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain how two land-based activities contribute to coral reef destruction in the Caribbean.
  22. 9(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2State four causes of river pollution.
  23. 9(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Identify two sources of air pollution and give an example of each source.
  24. 9(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain how two measures implemented in a named Caribbean territory protect forests.
  25. 9(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain how two measures implemented in a named Caribbean territory can reduce the indiscriminate disposal of solid waste.
  26. 10(c)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Suggest three ways the tourist industry may contribute to coral reef destruction.
  27. 9(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Define the term 'air pollution'.
  28. 9(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Describe THREE causes of river pollution in a named Caribbean country.
  29. 9(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Explain how TWO measures implemented by Caribbean countries can reduce land pollution.
  30. 9(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Draw a sketch map of a named Caribbean country to show an area where marine pollution is a problem and indicate the source of pollution.
  31. 9(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Define the term 'Pollution'.
  32. 9(b)(iv)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Define the term 'Air pollution'.
  33. 10(b)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Describe TWO sources of marine pollution in the Caribbean.
  34. 10(c)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Describe TWO measures that have been introduced to reduce the effects of marine pollution in the Caribbean.
  35. 10(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how any TWO measures can help to reduce deforestation in a named Caribbean territory.
  36. 10(e)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how any TWO measures can help to reduce coral reef destruction in a named Caribbean territory.
  37. 9(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Name the cities with the same per capita solid waste production.
  38. 9(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Which city had the LOWEST percentage of household waste collection?
  39. 9(a)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2An insert, Figure 5, is provided for this question. Complete the bar graph in Figure 5 to show the data for waste water treated.
  40. 9(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2With reference to examples, give the meaning of ‘air pollution’ and ‘land pollution’.
  41. 9(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Describe TWO measures that have been implemented by Caribbean countries to reduce the emission of aerosols.
  42. 9(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Explain how deforestation affects the environment in the Caribbean. Include FOUR effects in your answer.
  43. 6(c)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Explain THREE policies governments can implement to promote sustainable development within primary economic activities.
  44. 9(b)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Define the term 'water pollution'.
  45. 9(b)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Define the term 'deforestation'.
  46. 9(b)(ii)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Identify TWO ways atmospheric pollution occurs.
  47. 9(b)(ii)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Identify ONE source for EACH of the ways atmospheric pollution occurs identified in (ii)a).
  48. 10(b)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Describe TWO forms of pollution generated by agriculture OR agro-industries.
  49. 10(c)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State FOUR specific measures taken by individuals in the Caribbean to reduce land pollution.
  50. 10(d)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Explain how FOUR measures mitigate the impact of deforestation, providing specific examples from Caribbean territories.
  51. 9(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Define the term 'pollution'.
  52. 9(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Name ONE type of pollution and state ONE possible cause of the pollution named.
  53. 9(b)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Describe TWO ways in which the type of pollution named in (b)(ii) can be reduced.
  54. 10(b)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Define the term 'global warming'.
  55. 10(b)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Define the term 'greenhouse effect'.
  56. 10(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Describe TWO causes of global warming.
  57. 10(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain TWO likely effects of global warming on the Caribbean.
  58. 10(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain TWO causes of deforestation in the Caribbean.
  59. 10(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Using examples from the Caribbean, explain TWO consequences of deforestation.
  60. 9(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain two ways in which the development of the tourism industry contributes to global warming.
  61. 10(b)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Describe two types of pollution and, for each, describe a measure used to reduce its harmful effects.
  62. 10(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain three measures used to reduce the effects of deforestation in the Caribbean, giving one example of each measure.
  63. 8(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Explain how the implementation of any TWO measures can reduce coral reef degradation in the Caribbean.
  64. 9(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Define 'air pollution' and 'water pollution'.
  65. 9(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Explain TWO ways tourism development contributes to coral reef destruction in the Caribbean.
  66. 9(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Outline TWO consequences of deforestation in the Caribbean.
  67. 10(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Draw a sketch map of a Caribbean territory (including Guyana and Suriname) to show an area where EITHER land, water, OR air pollution is present, stating the type of pollution chosen.
  68. 10(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2State TWO causes of marine pollution in the Caribbean.
  69. 10(b)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Describe TWO measures that can reduce water pollution along the coast.
  70. 9(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Draw a sketch map of a Caribbean territory, and shade and identify by name one area where marine pollution is a problem.
  71. 9(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Outline two causes of pollution for the area named in (a).
  72. 9(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Define the term 'air pollution'.
  73. 9(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2State two natural sources of air pollution.
  74. 9(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2For a named Caribbean territory, explain four measures that have been implemented to reduce deforestation.
  75. 10(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2For any one Caribbean country, state the name of one area where pollution is a problem and identify the type of pollution.
  76. 10(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Describe three ways in which either water pollution or land pollution can be controlled.
  77. 8(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Describe TWO ways in which the bauxite industry contributes to air pollution in the Caribbean.
  78. 8(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Describe TWO ways in which the bauxite industry contributes to water pollution in the Caribbean.
  79. 9(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Explain THREE causes of deforestation in the Caribbean.
  80. 9(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Giving specific Caribbean examples, explain TWO consequences of deforestation.
  81. 10(b)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Using an appropriate example, describe ONE measure used to reduce the harmful effects of pollution under EACH of the following headings: Industrial and technological operations; Environmental protection practices; Use…
  82. 3(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Explain two measures implemented to reduce the impact of tourism development on the coastal environment in the Caribbean.
  83. 4(c)(iii)7 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2017 · Paper 2For a named Caribbean territory, explain two ways in which the manufacturing industry contributes to environmental degradation.
  84. 4(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Describe TWO measures that can reduce the over-exploitation of fish stock in the Caribbean.

Related topics in Section III: Human Systems