Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Conservation

Conservation — practice question

Microplastics are plastic fragments with a diameter of less than 0.5 cm. Fig. 6.1 shows the mass of microplastics in the oceans from 2000 to 2040.
(a(i))[2]

Using Fig. 6.1, suggest why the mass of microplastics between 2000 and 2020 is an estimate.

(a(ii))[2]

Using Fig. 6.1, calculate the predicted percentage increase in the mass of microplastics in the oceans from 2000 to 2040.

(b(i))[2]

Describe what is meant by the term producer.

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest how microplastics can enter consumers such as shearwater birds.

(b(iii))[3]

Describe three ways the population of shearwater birds can be conserved.

(b(iv))[3]

Explain the risks to a population if its population size falls.

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