Geography

Question 1

Importance of Lagos internationally

Answer 1

One of the highest standards of living in Nigerian and Africa
ICT centre of west Africa
International Trade Fair has become a major international business forum across the continent

Question 2

How manage water supplies?

Answer 2

Managing water supplies ensures populations can face the challenges of changing rainfall patterns. In London this involves reducing demand such as water-efficient devices and increasing supply such as opening a de-salination. Security may be threatened in areas of defecit especially where there is less political stability.

Question 3

How to reduce risk?

Answer 3

Reducing risk from rising sea levels involves constructing defended (such as the Thames barrier or restoring mangrove forests) raising properties on stilts or relocating people at risk. There are economic, social and environmental implications of these strategies.

Question 4

Changes in agricultural systems

Answer 4

Changes in agricultural systems required to deal with changing rainfall and temperature patterns, weather becoming more extreme and the changing distribution of of pests and diseases. Production may need to move location to suit climates, irrigation may be necessary and changes to crops and varieties may be required. These adaptations are most difficult for poorer farmers who are most likely to be affected.

Question 5

Alternative energy production

Answer 5

Reduces green house gases compared to burning fossil fuels.