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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

A student measured the uptake and release of carbon dioxide from a plant during 24 hours. It was a very bright, sunny day between sunrise and sunset.F...

2010 Summer

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

(a) (i) State one cause of acid rain other than that shown in Fig. 4.1...................................................................................

2010 Summer

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

(a) Define the term population...........................................................................................................................

2011 Winter

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

(a) (i) State two types of natural disaster that occur suddenly and may lead to severe food shortages.1..................................................

2010 Summer

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

There is evidence that the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere is increasing.Which change could explain this?A. less combustion ...

2012 Winter

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

Which human activity can cause eutrophication of lakes? A. releasing carbon dioxide B. releasing sulfur dioxide C. using fertilisers D. using pesticid...

2012 Winter

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

Insecticides sprayed in low concentrations may increase the yield of a crop, but may also be harmful to wildlife. What is an explanation for this?A In...

2012 Winter

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

What effect does deforestation have on the levels of carbon dioxide, oxygen and water vapour in the atmosphere?[Table_1]carbon dioxideoxygenwater vapo...

2010 Winter

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

A persistent pesticide is one that does not break down.What is one disadvantage of a persistent pesticide?A. It becomes more concentrated at each leve...

2010 Winter

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

What could be a consequence of deforestation?A. More habitats are produced for animals and plants.B. More transpiration may increase rainfall.C. Rainw...

2009 Summer

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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

Worms come to the soil surface after heavy rain.Which characteristic of living organisms does this show?A growthB nutritionC reproductionD sensitivity

2013 Summer

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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

Which animal is \textbf{not} an arthropod?[Image with options A, B, C, D]

2013 Summer

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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

The diagram shows a sea lion.Which labelled feature shows that this animal is a mammal?

2013 Summer

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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

The diagram shows an animal found in fresh water. [Image]Use the key to identify the animal.1 body divided into segments ............... go to 2 bo...

2013 Summer

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CH8 - TRANSPORT IN PLANTS

Which statement about xylem is correct? A. It carries sucrose. B. It converts light energy to chemical energy. C. It divides actively to help the p...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a bacterial cell.How is this cell different from a typical animal cell?A. It has a cell membrane.B. It has cytoplasm.C. It has no ch...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a plant cell.In which labelled part of the cell is sugar made?

2013 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

Which of these tissues is not part of the organ with which it is paired?[Table_1]tissueorgan containing this tissueAciliatedrootBmuscleintestineCnervo...

2013 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a specialised cell.For which function is the cell adapted?A absorption of waterB contraction of musclesC movement of dust particlesD...

2013 Summer

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CH3 - MOVEMENT IN AND OUT OF CELLS

The diagram represents two liquids, separated by a membrane through which osmosis can occur.Key- ○ molecule of water- ◎ molecule of dissolved subs...

2013 Summer

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