Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Size of specimens

Size of specimens — practice question

(a(i))[4]

Draw a large sketch of the head of the king penguin shown in Fig. 3.1.

(a(ii))[3]

Measure line AB in Fig. 3.1. Use that measurement together with the formula to work out the actual length of the penguin’s beak. $magnification = \frac{\text{length of line AB in Fig. 3.1}}{\text{actual length of the penguin’s beak}}$ Give your answer to one decimal place.

(b)[2]

Apart from size, state two differences between the gentoo penguin and the black-footed penguin in Fig. 3.2.

(c)[6]

Plan an investigation to find out how the thickness of an insulating material affects heat loss in a beaker of hot water.

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