Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Biodiversity

Biodiversity — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Explain what biodiversity means.

(a(ii))[3]

Explain why biodiversity should be maintained.

(b(i))[3]

With reference to Fig. 5.1, compare the link between total area protected and global biodiversity in terrestrial and marine habitats between 1970 and 1990, and between 1990 and 2005.

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest why the area of marine habitats protected is smaller than the area of terrestrial habitats protected.

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