0654.B18.2.11 — Describe a trophic level as the position of an organism in a food chain and food web: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.b18.2.11 — describe a trophic level as the position of an organism in a food chain and food web
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- 0654/32 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(ii)[1]
Identify one secondary consumer shown in Fig. 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0654/32 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(iii)[1]
State the number of producers shown in Fig. 4.1. (iii)
See it on the paper → - 0654/41 · October/November 2025 · Q3a(iv)[1]
Identify one organism that is both a secondary and a tertiary consumer in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0654/32 · May/June 2025 · Q4a[2]
Rhinos only eat plants. Tick (✓) two boxes that describe rhinos. carnivore decomposer herbivore primary consumer producer
See it on the paper → - 0654/42 · May/June 2025 · Q4b(i)[1]
State the name of the lowest trophic level orcas feed at as shown in Fig. 4.1. Orcas feed at more than one trophic level. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0654/42 · May/June 2025 · Q4b(ii)[1]
Humans also eat herring fish. Draw an arrow and label for humans on Fig. 4.1.
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What examiners said
Most candidates used the information to identify that rhinos are herbivores. Some thought it was a secondary consumer rather than primary, presumably because it is on the second trophic level. It was clear some candidates had not read the information provided as they guessed carnivore.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0654/32 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
Few candidates gave the correct response. Common incorrect responses included phytoplankton, producer and secondary consumer.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0654/42 Q4(b)(i) (Cambridge)
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