Which is a correct example of climate adaptation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Changing sowing time according to changing rainfall
The governing distinction is between adaptation and mitigation. Climate adaptation means adjusting human activities, systems or practices to actual or expected climate impacts, thereby reducing vulnerability. Changing sowing dates when rainfall patterns shift helps farmers work with the new seasonal conditions, so option A is adaptation. Using solar energy to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions addresses the cause of climate change and is therefore mitigation, not adaptation. Increasing fossil-fuel use and uncontrolled deforestation intensify emissions and environmental damage. The answer is thus A because it describes adjustment to a climate impact rather than prevention of its underlying cause.
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Changing sowing time according to changing rainfall
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing distinction is between adaptation and mitigation. Climate adaptation means adjusting human activities, systems or practices to actual or expected climate impacts, thereby reducing vulnerability. Changing sowing dates when rainfall patterns shift helps farmers work with the new seasonal conditions, so option A is adaptation. Using solar energy to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions addresses the cause of climate change and is therefore mitigation, not adaptation. Increasing fossil-fuel use and uncontrolled deforestation intensify emissions and environmental damage. The answer is thus A because it describes adjustment to a climate impact rather than prevention of its underlying cause.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Geography question. Chapter: World Climate and Climate Change. Topic: Greenhouse effect and global warming.
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