Are mitigation strategies are more important than adaptation strategies?

Evaluate the view that mitigation strategies are more important than adaptation strategies in addressing the risks posed by the degradation of the carbon cycle. (20) Edexcel 2018 (PHYSICAL SYSTEMS AND SUSTAINABILITY)

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This question originates from Edexcel however, the content overlaps with the AQA specification.