Theory

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

2

Theory

CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

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

2010 Summer

1

Theory

CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

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

2011 Winter

2

Theory

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

2

Theory

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

2

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

2

Theory

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

2

Theory

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

1

Theory

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

2

Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

(a) (i) State the name of the gas exchange surface in humans. ...........................................................................................

2022 Spring

2

Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

(a) Fig. 2.1 is a photomicrograph showing the fertilisation of one human egg cell. [Image_1: Photomicrograph of fertilisation with label 'sperm']Descr...

2022 Spring

1

Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

(a) A scientist investigated the effect of temperature on the mass of leaves picked from a tea plant, *Camellia sinensis*.• Three samples of leaves ...

2022 Spring

2

Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

(a) Fig. 4.1 is a diagram of Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium that causes cholera. (i) Describe two similarities and two differences between a palisade ...

2022 Spring

2

Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

The Arabian oryx and the northern white rhinoceros are both mammals.Fig. 5.1 is a photograph of an Arabian oryx. Fig. 5.2 is a photograph of a norther...

2022 Spring

2

Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

(a) Complete Table 6.1 to show the names, functions and sites of action of the three different digestive enzymes.Table 6.1| name of enzyme | function ...

2022 Spring

2

MCQ

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

All living organisms release energy from nutrient molecules within their cells. What is the name of this characteristic?

2022 Summer

2

MCQ

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

Which diagram shows a flower from a monocotyledon?

2022 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a cross-section through two guard cells of a leaf. Which labelled structures would also be found in an animal cell?

2022 Summer

2

MCQ

CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a cross-section through a leaf. Which label shows a tissue?

2022 Summer

1