Ecosystems — small-scale UK
Edexcel GCSE Geography revision on Ecosystems — small-scale UK. Aligned to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B 1GB0 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of the following is an example of a small-scale ecosystem in the UK?
- A) A tropical rainforest
- B) A hedgerow
- C) The Sahara Desert
- D) An ocean
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Answer: A hedgerow
Small-scale ecosystems are defined by their limited geographical extent and the specific interactions between biotic and abiotic components within that space. Hedgerows, ponds, and woodlands are classic examples of these habitats found across the British landscape.
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Question 2
What is the term for the living parts of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals?
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Answer: Biotic
In any ecosystem, components are categorised into biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) elements. Biotic factors include producers, consumers, and decomposers that shape the balance of the habitat.
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Question 3
Which of these is an abiotic component of a pond ecosystem?
- A) Algae
- B) Oxygen levels
- C) Dragonfly larvae
- D) Water lilies
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Answer: Oxygen levels
Abiotic factors include elements like sunlight, temperature, pH, and oxygen levels in water. These non-living components dictate which types of organisms can survive and thrive in a specific environment.
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