Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Food chains and food webs

Food chains and food webs — practice question

(a)[2]

For the food chain in Fig. 7.1, state the letter in Fig. 7.2 that represents: a pyramid of numbers ................................................ a pyramid of biomass ................................................

(b(i))[1]

State one organism in Fig. 7.3 that gets energy from the chambo fish.

(b(ii))[1]

State how many trophic levels are present in the food web in Fig. 7.3.

(b(iii))[2]

Using the food web shown in Fig. 7.3, state the name of an organism: feeding at the second trophic level ................................................ feeding at more than one trophic level ................................................

(c)[2]

Suggest two reasons why the population of chambo fish has fallen.

(d)[3]

Describe how endangered species can be conserved.

(e)[2]

Describe what is meant by the term sustainable resource.

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