edexcel geography b paper 1

Question 1

What are the three main components of the Earth’s system?

Answer 1

The lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: The process of water vapor turning into liquid water is called ______.

Answer 2

condensation.

Question 3

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary? A) Convergent B) Divergent C) Transform D) Static

Answer 3

D) Static.

Question 4

Define ‘urbanization’.

Answer 4

The process by which rural areas become urbanized as a result of population migration to cities.

Question 5

True or False: The greenhouse effect is entirely a man-made phenomenon.

Answer 5

False.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a renewable resource? A) Coal B) Oil C) Solar energy D) Natural gas

Answer 6

C) Solar energy.

Question 7

What does the term ‘sustainable development’ mean?

Answer 7

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 8

Short Answer: Name one effect of climate change on global weather patterns.

Answer 8

Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

Question 9

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Answer 9

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average weather over a long period.

Question 10

True or False: Population density is measured as the number of people per unit area.

Answer 10

True.