Geography A-Level
Mitigation and Adaptation
What Mitigation and Adaptation means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Mitigation and Adaptation
Examination of proactive strategies, including land-use zoning, engineering defenses, and community preparedness, versus reactive emergency responses.
Topics that use Mitigation and Adaptation
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Areal Extent
- Base Isolation
- Benioff Zone
- Governance
- Governance and Institutional Capacity
- Gravitational Force Mechanisms
- Hazard Profiles and Magnitude
- Jökulhlaup
Using Mitigation and Adaptation in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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