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The list of terms describes the natural environment. Draw a line between each term and its description. One has been done for you. term description a group of living organisms and non-living components in an environment community different species that interact in an area at the same time ecosystem habitat the role an...
See it on the paper →The change in the density of vegetation affects the biodiversity of many species. Explain what is meant by the term biodiversity.
See it on the paper →Draw a line from each description to the correct term. description term ecosystem The interaction of organisms and non-living components in an environment. community The role of an organism. habitat Two or more populations of organisms. niche The boundaries and names shown, the designations used and the presentation of...
See it on the paper →Plot line graph to show the area of mangrove forest in China from 2000 to 2020. The scale on the y-axis (vertical axis) has been started for you. Draw a straight line between each plotted point. 5000
See it on the paper →Use the data to identify the 5-year period with the smallest increase in area of mangrove forest.
See it on the paper →The bar chart shows the tiger population in Nepal’s national parks in 2022. Use the table in 4(a) to complete the bar chart. • • • Label the axes. Label the bars on the horizontal axis. Insert a suitable scale on the vertical axis.
See it on the paper →Comprehensive responses • Neat completion of the line graph in pencil. • Inclusion of labelled axes (including units). • Clear plots against a logical linear scale. • Neat joining of plots with no extrapolation of the line. Limited responses • Axes were not labelled. • Line sometimes drawn as line of best fit, rather than following the directions given in the question. • Line extended beyond the...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0680/12 Q7(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • The majority of candidates identified the correct 5-year period. Limited responses • Relatively few incorrect responses, however some candidates only quoted one year.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0680/12 Q7(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
Candidates generally knew that the biotic factors were the living components of the ecosystem. Stronger candidates were able to define niche.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0680/11 Q8(a) (Cambridge)
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Calculate the percentage increase in the number of tigers in Nepal between 2010 and 2022. %
Define these components of an ecosystem: biotic factor community niche.
See it on the paper →The lagoon ecosystem contains biotic and abiotic components. Suggest one biotic and one abiotic component of a lagoon ecosystem. biotic
See it on the paper →the terms: habitat, niche.
See it on the paper →The management aims to maintain the forest ecosystem. State what is meant by the term ecosystem.
See it on the paper →The data for birds using the information in the table. Use the key.
See it on the paper →The percentage of amphibian species that are classified as endangered.
See it on the paper →The term seed bank.
See it on the paper →The number of plant species in the world.
See it on the paper →State the meaning of biodiversity.
See it on the paper →Suggest reasons why forest ecosystems can have different levels of biodiversity.
See it on the paper →An ecosystem consists of abiotic and biotic components. Complete the ecosystem table, using the following words. bacteria fungi insects light oxygen plants soil pH temperature
See it on the paper →Describe how changes in the availability of water may affect plant growth in an ecosystem.
See it on the paper →Each chameleon species is adapted to a particular niche. Define the term niche.
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