Section A: The challenge of natural hazards key terms

mitigation

In Climate change, mitigation means strategies aimed at reducing the severity or impact of climate change. This matters in Section A: The challenge of natural hazards because it supports the learning objective to explain mitigation strategies including alternative energy production, carbon capture, tree planting and international agreements. Use mitigation only in this subtopic-relevant sense so the definition stays concise, evidence-aware, and useful for AQA GCSE Geography 8035 revision.

alternative energy production

Generating energy from renewable sources to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

adaptation strategies

Methods used to adjust to changing conditions, such as altering agricultural practices or managing water supply.

climate change

Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place, influenced by both natural and human activities.