Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Pollution

Pollution — practice question

The energy that we consume is obtained from a range of different sources. Fig. 5.1 presents the percentage share of each energy source used in one country in 2011.
(a)[1]

Calculate the overall percentage of energy in Fig. 5.1 that was obtained from fossil fuels.

(b)[1]

Explain why fossil fuels are not sustainable resources.

(c(i))[2]

State the names of two other processes that add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

(c(ii))[1]

State the name of one process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

(d)[2]

Describe the environmental effects of an increasing carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.

(e)[3]

Describe how modern technology has increased crop plant production.

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