Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Nutrient cycles

Nutrient cycles — practice question

Fig. 5.1 illustrates a section of the carbon cycle.
(a)[3]

Identify the processes represented by arrows A, B and C on Fig. 5.1.

(b(i))[1]

On Fig. 5.1, draw one arrow to show photosynthesis. Mark this arrow with the letter D.

(b(ii))[1]

On Fig. 5.1, draw one arrow to show respiration. Mark this arrow with the letter E.

(c(i))[2]

Describe two likely causes of the increased carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.

(c(ii))[2]

State two harmful effects of the rise in carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.

(c(iii))[1]

State the name of one further greenhouse gas.

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