AtmosphereKey Facts

Mitigation Strategies

Part of Climate ChangeGCSE Chemistry

This key facts covers Mitigation Strategies within Climate Change for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Climate Change in Atmosphere for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 12 of 17 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 12 of 17

Practice

20 questions

Recall

15 flashcards

♻️ Mitigation Strategies

Energy Sector

  • Renewable energy: solar, wind, hydroelectric — no CO₂ emissions
  • Nuclear power — low-carbon electricity generation
  • Energy efficiency improvements in buildings and appliances

Transport

  • Electric vehicles (charged from renewable sources)
  • Public transport expansion to reduce car use
  • Biofuels for aviation

Nature-Based Solutions

  • Reforestation and afforestation — trees absorb CO₂
  • Protecting existing forests
  • Restoring wetlands and peatlands

Individual Actions

  • Reduce car travel; walk, cycle, or use public transport
  • Reduce meat consumption (especially beef)
  • Energy efficiency at home (insulation, LED lighting)
  • Fly less frequently

Keep building this topic

Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Climate Change. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Practice Questions for Climate Change

Which statement correctly describes the difference between weather and climate?

  • A. Weather is the long-term average conditions; climate is what happens on one day
  • B. Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is the long-term average of those conditions
  • C. Weather refers to temperature only; climate refers to rainfall only
  • D. Weather and climate mean the same thing
1 markfoundation

Explain three consequences of climate change for the environment or human populations. [3 marks]

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

At what rate is Arctic sea ice declining?
13% per decade
How have CO₂ levels changed since 1880?
Increased from 280 ppm to over 420 ppm (a 50% increase)

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